"The Bases of Design" by Walter Crane is a late 19th-century exploration of design principles that goes beyond technical instruction to examine the philosophical connections between various art forms. It highlights the significance of understanding design within architecture and practical use. The narrative introduces the concept of unity in design, especially as commercial interests increasingly divide artistic disciplines. By positioning architecture as the primary foundation of all arts, Crane starts an investigation into design's character, origins, and effects across different artistic expressions. He addresses fundamental inquiries about designs, their origin and development related to practical needs, and their relationship to architectural forms, signaling an intent to discuss design history, cultural aspects, and practical applications.
The Bases of Design
By Walter Crane
Explore the philosophical connections between arts as they relate to design, architecture, and utility.
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About the AuthorWalter Crane was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the later 19th century.
Walter Crane was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the later 19th century.
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