Arts and crafts design movement. 1. Augustus Pugin 2. John Ruskin 3. William Morris

1. Arts& crafts
movement
Efrem Eyasu

2. DEFINING THE MOVEMENT
• The Arts and Crafts movement was not defined by a particular
style but by a set of principles and attitudes
• It is a protest against that so-called industrial progress which produces shoddy
wares the cheapness of which is paid for by the lives of their producers and the
degradation of their users.
• Began in Britain and flourished in Europe and North America between about
1880 and 1920, emerging in Japan in the 1920s as the Mingei movement.

3. • The term was first used by T. J.
Cobden-Sanderson at a meeting of
the Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Society in 1887.
• It was inspired by the ideas of
 Architect Augustus Pugin,
 Writer John Ruskin, and
 Designer William Morris.
Authorized photo of University of California

5. Augustus Pugin 1812-1852
• His work culminated in designing the
interior of the Palace of Westminster
in Westminster, London, England and
its iconic clock tower, later renamed
the Elizabeth Tower
Salisbury Cathedral from Old George Mall
Unidentified painter

6. John Ruskin 1819-1900
 He was famous Writer, art critic,
draftsman, water colorist, social
thinker.
 He wrote on subjects as varied as
geology, architecture, myth,
ornithology, literature, education,
botany and political economy.
Ruskin in 1863

7. • British textile designer, poet, novelist and translator.
William Morris 1834–1896
A Wooden Pattern for Textile Printing from William Morrisa Portrait of William Morris, aged 53
https://books.google.com/books?id=0ZQOAAAAIAAJ

8. Uniqueness of the movement
• Arts & Crafts movement tended to be either negative or ambivalent
towards the role of the machine in the creative process.
• L-shaped plan, high pitch roof, dark varnished wood so on.
• Arts and Crafts style is characterized by simplicity, the inclusion of
irregularity, sturdiness and supreme craftsmanship.
• The artists of this time were focused on creating designs that were
both aesthetically pleasing, functional, and well-designed.

9. Some typical Designs of the movement
• Red House was
designed to an L-
shaped plan, with
two stories and a
high-pitched roof
made of red tile.
1. Red House by William Morris

10. • Designed by English
architect Charles
Harrison Townsend
2. Horniman Museum tower by

11. • These lamps are crafted
by hand.
• 1900
3. A copper lamp by Dirk Van Erp

12. • 100% hand
made using
only tools
• No machine
• Dark
varnished
wood
3. Furnitures

16. • 1893/1897 at Norfolk,
England
• Made of Gilt leather, silvered
leather and silk brocade
• Uniqueness is
rounded square toe,
shining materials and
printed fabrics.
4. Footwear by Harry William Morris
Photographer: Benjamin Shmikler
Rights: © FIDM Museum & Library, Inc.
silk brocade
Gilt leather

18. Decline of the Arts and Crafts Movement
• Throughout the arts and crafts movement, machinery was
considered evil
• The main reason why the traditional guilds were replaced by the
factories is the fact that the products were made faster
and cheaper.
• Though Morris wanted his products to be available to the ordinary
people the labor-intensive products could only be afforded by the
privileged classes.

20. Moses N. Ikiugu and Elizabeth A. Ciaravino, Psychosocial Conceptual Practice
models in Occupational Therapy
"Arts and Crafts Style Guide". British Galleries. Victoria and Albert Museum.
Campbell, Gordon (2006). The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts,
Volume 1. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-518948-3.
Fiona MacCarthy, Anarchy and Beauty: William Morris and his Legacy 1860-
1960, London: National Portrait Gallery, 2014 ISBN 978 185514 484 2
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/man-s-shoes/0AFqC_vAnfyQZA
Wikipedia.com
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