Evolution of Arts & Crafts Styles incl. Types Makers Settings / Illustrated Book

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Profusely illustrated in color and mostly black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides a history of the mission arts and crafts movement, a pictorial survey of its production, and information on the makers who fostered this design style.
THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
by Gillian Naylor, Trefoil Publications, London, 1971.
“A study of its sources, ideals and influence on design theory,” this comprehensive book reveals the development of this movement in the nineteenth century and outlines its impact on design theory in Europe and the United States.  Pictured and discussed are examples of pottery, furniture, glass, textiles, silver and metalwork, and more.  “The Arts and Crafts movement was inspired by a crisis of conscience, both social and moral.  Originally a British movement, first in the field as the workshop of the world, the motivations were the realization that factory conditions were far from ideal, and that technical progress does not necessarily coincide with the improvement of man’s lot.  This brought about a long campaign for social, industrial, moral and aesthetic reform that is still unresolved today.”  Whether a student, a novice or advanced collector, or historian of the mission Arts and Crafts period, one will find this book an invaluable resource reference work.
7.5” x 9.7” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  208 pages.
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