{"product_id":"morris-9783836561631","title":"Morris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Morris (1834-1896) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas one of the greatest creative figures of the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, he \u003cstrong\u003epioneered the Arts and Crafts movement of the Victorian era, \u003c\/strong\u003e and left an extraordinary influence on architecture, textile, and interior design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This richly illustrated book offers a\u003cstrong\u003e suitably beautiful introduction to Morris's colorful life and all aspects of his design work\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003einteriors, tiles, embroidery, tapestries, carpets, and calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Though best known in his lifetime as a poet and author, it is \u003cstrong\u003ethese e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003exquisite designs \u003c\/strong\u003ethat secured Morris's posthumous reputation. As page after page dazzles with\u003cstrong\u003e their beautiful patterns and forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, we explore the pioneering craftsmanship and natural motifs that inspired them, as well as Morris's remarkable cultural legacy, through British textiles, Bauhaus, and even modern environmentalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Charlotte \u0026amp; Peter Fiell are well known design writers, having written over sixty books on the subject. Among their various areas of specialization is the realm of transportation design in all its diverse forms. They have also lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted to manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, 1000 Lights and Scandinavian Design. They also edited TASCHEN's Decorative Art series and the 12-volume domus 1928-1999 and have most recently authored the double-volume Ultimate Collector Cars.","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707607290130,"sku":"9783836561631","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_911c9665-3bff-4195-a7e9-fb364bbfe0ca.jpg?v=1734500293","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/morris-9783836561631","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}