William Morris fut une figure centrale du mouvement anglais Arts and Crafts, défendant l'artisanat traditionnel et l'esthétique contre la marée de la production de masse. Ses œuvres littéraires, englobant poésie et prose, puisent souvent dans la mythologie et les légendes médiévales pour explorer les thèmes de la beauté, du travail et des idéaux sociaux. La passion de Morris pour l'art s'étendait au-delà de l'écriture à son travail de designer et d'imprimeur, où il cherchait à intégrer l'excellence artistique dans la vie quotidienne. Sa vision de l'art comme partie intégrante de la vie sociale et sa quête pour son élévation tout au long de sa vie en font une inspiration durable.
Écrivain, poète, peintre, dessinateur et architecte, l'ouvrage retient ici le créateur de motifs en présentant 40 planches de motifs de papier peint, de textile. Ses créations sont indissociables des passions qu'il partageait avec ses amis préraphaélites, en premier lieu avec Burne-Jones, tant pour les primitifs italiens que pour l'art du Moyen-Age.
William Morris (1834 - 1896) was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and even a libertarian socialist. His flower patterns are well-known worldwide, but his other design works such as editorial and font design are also worth watching and appreciating. This book presents not only his textile patterns but also book design, font design, posters, stamps and various artworks including painting, all of which will become precious reference for designers as well as for art lovers. (Mostly Japanese texts, some English as supplementary)
Guide to the pulses in the style of Li Shi-zhen, with an emphasis on an understanding of the twenty-seven pulse images.
Contains over 155,000 entries, with current meanings given first. Includes notes on usage, quoted and original examples, and several thousand illustrations.
Set against a fantastical backdrop inspired by Norse sagas, the narrative follows lovers Osberne and Elfhild, separated by the mystical Sundering Flood. When Elfhild vanishes during an invasion, Osberne, heartbroken, wields his magical sword, Board Cleaver, to join the army of Longshaw. His quest leads him to challenge a tyrannical ruler and a corrupt merchant class. Themes of love, separation, and heroic struggle permeate this captivating tale, inviting readers to discover whether Osberne can reclaim his lost love.
The second in the Morris’s Manifestos series, The Decorative Arts is a passionate argument against the homogenisation of production, and a cry for art to make itself seen in design – ‘art will make our streets as beautiful as the woods, as elevating as the mountainsides.’
The book presents a comprehensive collection of a classic work, bringing together all parts into a single volume. This edition aims to provide readers with an accessible and cohesive reading experience, highlighting the narrative's depth and richness. It is designed for both new readers and those familiar with the original, offering insights and a complete understanding of the themes and characters within the story.
A classic collection of Norse mythology, presented with a striking, foil-embossed cover design and gilded page edges.This thrilling collection of 60 tales is retold from the Icelandic Eddas and Viking Sagas. Readers will be transported to the realms of Asgard and Midgard, meeting gods such as Thor, Odin and Freya. These dramatic tales are told by a variety of story tellers and are filled with dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor.Beautifully presented in a foil-embossed hardback, this gift edition and opens a window into the strange and wonderful legends of Norse mythology.ABOUT THE Arcturus Gilded Classics presents luxury gift editions of classic works, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfectible collectibles for bibliophiles and lovers of classic literature.
Volume 22. Hopes and Fears for Art. Lectures on Art and Industry
With an introduction by May Morris. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1914 edition by Longmans, Green, and Company, London, New York, Bombay, Calcutta.
