Synopsis
Rethinking beauty in everyday objects and how we make them
Learn practical ideas for designing patterns that honor craft, workers, and good taste. This edition presents William Morris’s practical voice on balancing art with work, material, and meaning.
This book examines how surface patterns shape our rooms and our lives. It guides makers and buyers to value intelligent handwork, fair trade, and restrained embellishment over empty novelty. Readers will see how to approach pattern design with care for both aesthetics and the people who create them.- Strategic limits and choices for paper, fabric, and printed wares to avoid dull repetition
- Guidance on color, form, and repetition that fosters harmony and durability
- Advice on partnering with craftspeople and resisting wasteful, low-quality production
- A philosophy of art in daily work, urging responsibility, patience, and integrity
Some Hints on Pattern-Designing offers a clear, practical view of designing for real-world goods, from wallpaper to textiles, with a focus on beauty that lasts and work that honors makers.
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About the Author
William Morris (1834-1896) was an accomplished writer, textile designer and artist. A utopian socialist, he was associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Craft Movement, and was a founding member of the Socialist League in Britain. Greatly influenced by the medieval period, Morris helped establish the modern fantasy genre though his works The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems, A Dream of John Ball, and The Well at the World s End. Authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were greatly influenced by works like The House of the Wolfings, The Roots of the Mountains, and The Wood Beyond the World. Morris was also an accomplished publisher, founding the Kelmscott Press in 1891, whose 1896 edition of the Works of Geoffrey Chaucer is considered a masterpiece of book design.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a lecture given by William Morris on the subject of designing patterns for household ornamentation. Morris argues that such work has the power to bring beauty into the everyday, creating objects which remind us of the natural world and uplift our spirits. He encourages readers to explore their own creativity and find joy in the process of designing patterns, regardless of their skill level. Morris provides practical advice on the technical aspects of pattern design, discussing the various materials and techniques used in different crafts. The author explores the history and evolution of pattern design, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day. Morris places particular emphasis on the importance of understanding the materials and techniques used in different crafts, arguing that this knowledge is essential for creating beautiful and functional objects. The author concludes by urging readers to embrace their own creativity and find joy in the process of designing patterns, regardless of their skill level. Morris's insights on the significance of pattern design are not only valuable for practicing artists but also for anyone interested in the history and development of decorative arts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331935032_0
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