A very well executed overview of the movement, from architecture to Oscar Wilde in the America and from Kate Greenaway to the shift from Queen Anne to Art Nouveau.

Drawing of the decorations designed by Lewis C Tiffany. Starting roughly in 1855 unending about 30 years later, the book deals with what were entirely new, highly original and in some cases now forgotten styles of furniture, "Queensland" architecture, the enthusiasm of the Japanese style in interior decoration, illustrations to children's books and greeting cards, typography and plates, China and pottery, and tiles. Altogether the range of arts and crafts affected by the Movement was enormous - its influence contributing very considerably to the development of art nouveau and 20th century design