"Hopes and Fears for Art" by William Morris is a series of insightful talks from the 1800s, focusing on how art enhances our lives, work, and communities. Morris champions decorative arts, envisioning an art world for everyone, not just the rich, and art that is meaningful, rather than simply ornamental. The book begins by setting the ground for an investigation into arts effect on the human experience, calling out the divide between art and daily life. Morris pushes for the the restoration of artistry in practical work, claiming that beauty in craftsmanship increases the value of the work for the person creating it. He hopes for a future where art and workmanship will ignite a collective appreciation for beauty in life, fighting back against what he views as art's decline.
Hopes and Fears for Art
By William Morris
Explore a revolutionary vision where everyday artistry enriches work and society, igniting a collective appreciation for beauty in life.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he helped win acceptance of socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.
William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he helped win acceptance of socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.
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