The Arts & Crafts House

The Arts & Crafts House

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Book Description
Featuring British, European, and American houses from the 1850s to the 1930s, this concentrated examination provides fresh insight into the lives of the architects and clients who fostered a dynamic movement that has enduring popular appeal. Including an introduction to the sociopolitical background of the movement and its rejection of industrialization, this is an essential sourcebook for period decorators and others drawn to the craftsmanship, vernacular materials, and motifs that characterize Arts and Crafts style. The pivotal roles played by William Morris, Philip Webb, Gertrude Jekyll, Gustav Stickley, and others are richly documented. 180 color illustrations. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The Arts & Crafts House,Adrian Tinniswood,Mitchell Beazley,1845330420,Architecture,Decoration & Ornament,Design - General,Domestic,General,House & Home / General

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