Arts & Crafts (jan 1, 1880 – jan 1, 1910)

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Arts & Crafts Graphic Design Style: 1890 - 1910


Aesthetic Style:
It's known that the arts and crafts movement didn't have a particular style, but instead the common aesthetic emphasised nature and the simplicity of form. Architecture, furniture, pottery, jewellery, patterns, books, stained glass from the 1860s to 1910 reflect this aesthetic. The movement is now recognised as the bridge between traditional Victorian values and the modern movement. William Morris being the entrepreneur of the movement, his success and his emphasis on vernacular and rural imagery inspired many others to create collective associations where groups of artists and artisans collaborated on designs in a wide variety of media. In 1882 Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo founded The Century Guild, a group aimed at preserving handcraft and the authenticity of the artist, whose work included furniture, stained glass, metalwork, decorative painting, and architectural design.


Famous Practitioners:
Gustav Stickley (1858-1942)
William Morris (1834-1896)
Frederic Goudy (1865-1947)


Technology Of The Time Period:
Back in those days technology was quite limited. But the whole point of the movement was to stop the separation between the designer and the manufacturer. They wanted to bring back hand-craftsmanship, aka arts and crafts. Those involved in the Arts and Crafts movement, promoted simple items like furniture for e.g. manufactured by good craft techniques. It was a rebellion against mass production, a return to traditional craft techniques and ‘romantic’ forms of decoration. Products were to be manufactured by individuals or small groups rather than a mass production line. Due to this period seeing the industrial revolution in full swing all forms of design including ceramics, floral fabrics, book making, weaving, jewelry, enameling and metal work were all affected and influenced by the movement.

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