Arts and Crafts Movement 1860-1910
The Arts and Crafts movement began by a reaction against the Victorian Period. This movement was born of ideas and was the beginning of a consumer culture. The Victorian period was from 1837-1901 and this is when they started using decorative arts or architecture during the reign of Queen Victoria of England. During this time period they also had great advances in communication, media, materials and manufacturing processes. Iron, steel, water, toilets, central heating, gas and electric, and milled lumber all were examples of things that effected the interior design of this time period. There were a few positive reactions to this time period, but more negative. A few examples of the negative reactions are; poorly manufactured furniture and materials, things put together with no logical thought, and cluttered rooms/interior spaces.
The Arts and Crafts movement began in England and was popular in England and the United States. William Morris was the founder of this movement. He studied classics at Oxford University and completed an apprenticeship in architecture under Phillip Webb. This movement was a reaction against the Industrial Revolution. There are eight major characteristics from this time period. These include: completely hand-made, wood joints visible, based on gothic design, influenced by Shaker furniture, and predominate wood oak. Philip Webb worked for Morris and designed the Morris Chair. His designs were simple, solid, loose cushioned, and widely copied. Most of his pieces were done in Medieval designs.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect and designer during the Arts and Crafts movement. He was influenced by Japanese design including natural, organic, and calming features. He believed that interior design revolved around each unique individual person and setting. He introduced exaggerated proportions, like the extremely high back chairs.
Gustav Stickley was an American architect that was excellent in furniture production, designer, and promoter of the "American Craftsman Style" magazine. He valued honestly, simplicity and truth in his products.
MORRIS CHAIR
Charles Rennie Mackintosh & chair
Gustav Stickley & chair
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The Arts and Crafts movement began in England and was popular in England and the United States. William Morris was the founder of this movement. He studied classics at Oxford University and completed an apprenticeship in architecture under Phillip Webb. This movement was a reaction against the Industrial Revolution. There are eight major characteristics from this time period. These include: completely hand-made, wood joints visible, based on gothic design, influenced by Shaker furniture, and predominate wood oak. Philip Webb worked for Morris and designed the Morris Chair. His designs were simple, solid, loose cushioned, and widely copied. Most of his pieces were done in Medieval designs.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect and designer during the Arts and Crafts movement. He was influenced by Japanese design including natural, organic, and calming features. He believed that interior design revolved around each unique individual person and setting. He introduced exaggerated proportions, like the extremely high back chairs.
Gustav Stickley was an American architect that was excellent in furniture production, designer, and promoter of the "American Craftsman Style" magazine. He valued honestly, simplicity and truth in his products.
MORRIS CHAIR
Charles Rennie Mackintosh & chair
Gustav Stickley & chair
CURRENT APPLICATIONS:
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You used great images and really emphasized every architect/ designer we learned about in class. Reading your blog was a good refresher of what we learned in class and it was very helpful. Applying an image of the designer with the deign was a good idea. You modern images are beautiful and capture the essence of the Arts and Crafts style.
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