Style Guide: Arts and Crafts and Aestheticism

"Through his own work and in his own words, the book traces the progress of William Morris, Pre-Raphaelite poet and architectural student, into designer, writer and pioneer socialist."--Cover.

A richly illustrated overview Morris's life and all aspects of his design work -- interiors, stained glass, furniture, tiles, wallpapers, embroidery, textiles, tapestries, carpets and calligraphy.

From wallpapers and furniture to stained glass and illuminated manuscripts, William Morris sought to refurbish the world with functional designs that were as useful as they were beautiful. This lavish volume chronicles his life and work with over 100 full-color and archival photographs.

A biography of William Morris in the context of the Victorian age. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

A cultural history of left-libertarian thought in Britain and a demonstration of the applicability of that history to current politics. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Examines how the English legacy of William Morris was appropriated in the interests of political forces seeking hegemonic power. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Presents historical and critical responses to the impressive range of Morris's multi-faceted life and activities: his homes, travels, family, business practices, decorative artwork, poetry, fantasy romances, translations, political activism, eco-socialism, and book collecting and design. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

A powerful reappraisal of radicalism in the life and work of William Morris. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Explores the life and work of this architect, writer, artist, and designer. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Explores the many ways Victorians and Edwardians talked about community and modernity. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

A collection of essays that demonstrate how the most revolutionary artist, writer, and socialist of the nineteenth century now stands at the centre of interdisciplinary studies in the twenty-first century, challenging academics and artisans alike to pursue an ideal community of scholarship, craftsmanship, and subversive statesmanship. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).