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100 1 _aCrane, Walter,
_d1845-1915
245 1 0 _aWilliam Morris to Whistler :
_bPapers and addresses on art and craft and the commonweal.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"With illustrations from drawings by the author & other sources"
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-13
505 0 _aWilliam Morris and his work -- The English revival in decorative art -- The socialist ideal as a new inspiration in art -- On the study and practice of art -- On some of the arts and crafts allied to architecture -- Notes on colour embroidery and its treatment -- Notes on early Italian gesso work -- Notes on the treatment of animals in art -- Modern aspects of life and the sense of beauty -- A short survey of the art of the nineteenth century -- Art and the commonweal -- The apotheosis of "The Butterfly."
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"William Morris to Whistler" by Walter Crane is a critical collection of essays and addresses concerning art and its societal implications, written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses reflections on prominent figures in the art world, particularly focusing on the influential artist William Morris and his impact on decorative art and socialism. The author aims to delve into the specific styles, philosophies, and societal influences that shaped the trajectory of art during this transformative era. The opening of the work introduces William Morris as a multifaceted artist whose personality and ideals significantly influenced both the arts and socio-political thought of his time. Crane recounts his own encounters with Morris and offers insights into his character—highlighting his poetic nature, craftsmanship, and commitment to socialism. Through a combination of personal reminiscences and scholarly analysis, Crane provides a foundation for understanding Morris's lasting legacy in both art and society, setting the stage for discussions on the English revival of decorative art and the broader context of artistic expression in relation to economic and social issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt
653 _aArts and crafts movement -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53954
999 _c94788
_d94788