The Arts and Craft Movement in Britain in the 19th century had a major impact on art and design philosophies in the USA and Europe. It also deeply influenced subsequent trends in design, craft and art. This comprehensive survey places the multifaceted Movement within its historical, cultural and artistic context, with full coverage of major figures, their aims and ambitions and the work they created. Authoritative, informative text combined with hundreds of vivid illustrations bring the entire subject to life, enabling readers to appreciate and assess the Movement’s impressive achievement.

The clean, somewhat austere lines that characterize Arts and Crafts design are being copied and incorporated more than ever by furniture designers today. This comprehensive survey places the multi-faceted Art and Crafts Movement within its historical, cultural, and artistic context, with full coverage of major figures, their aims and ambitions, and the work they created. Hundreds of vivid illustrations bring the entire subject to life with examples of virtually every design area represented, from architecture and furniture, to lighting, glasswork, pottery, tile and graphic design.