Arts & crafts-rörelsen

Arts & Crafts-rörelsen började som en motreaktion till industrialismen och de rådande stilidealen i Storbritannien vid 1800-talets mitt. De grundläggande idéerna hos dess anhängare, bland andra konstkritikern John Ruskin och konstnären William Mor...

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Välkommen till Lilla Hyttnäs, hem åt två av de största konstnärskapen Sverige någonsin sett.¿ När Carl och Karin Larsson flyttade hem till Sverige efter flera år utomlands, fick de en liten stuga i Sundborn av Karins far. Stugan i Dalarna blev Car...

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Swedish Modern is a playful exploration of the philosophy and heritage of the legendary Swedish interior design and furniture company, Svenskt Tenn. The company was founded in 1924 by the pioneering design entrepreneur Estrid Ericson and joined te...

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"Radical and inspiring ... Yanagi's vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial" - Edmund de Waal The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. Th...

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Welcome to Lilla Hyttnäs, home to two of the greatest artists Sweden has ever seen. ¿ When Carl and Karin Larsson moved back to Sweden after several years abroad, they were given a small cabin in Sundborn by Karin's father. The cottage in Dalarna ...

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William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from...

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The Shakers: A World in the Making aims to both examine the lasting impact of the Shaker legacy as well as the more unexpected facets of their production, ideology and way of life from a contemporary perspective. Established in the 18th century, t...

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Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Discover all you need to know about art and design in this definite guide. Design: T...

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Maja Fjæstad var en mångkunnig konstnär och god representant för den generation konstnärer som i Arts & Crafts-rörelsens efterföljd på olika sätt arbetade för ett bättre och vackrare samhälle. Hon var en modern kvinna, ofta före sin tid. Som medar...

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15 beautiful embroidery projects from the era of Jane Austen. Jane Austen was as skilful with a needle as she was with a pen. This unique book from Jennie Batchelor and Alison Larkin showcases recently discovered 18th century embroidery patterns e...

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The Arts and Crafts Movement espoused values of simplicity, craftsmanship and beauty quite counter to Victorian and Edwardian industrialism. Though most famous for its architecture, furniture and ornamental work, between the 1890s and the 1930s th...

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May Morris (1862-1938) is recognised today as a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, a leading exponent of decorative needlework and a campaigner for women artists. Despite being one of the foremost practitioners of her generation, it was desi...

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-- Stunning watercolour paintings by one of Sweden's best-loved artists -- Fascinating insight into Swedish rural and artistic life in the late nineteenth century -- Accompanied by an explanatory text giving more detail about his life and techniqu...

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In a period of meaningless mass manufacturing, our growing appetite for hand-made objects, artisan food, and craft beverages reveals our deep cravings for tradition and quality. But there was a time when craft meant something very different; the O...

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William Morris's interests were wide-ranging: he was a poet, writer, political and social activist, conservationist and businessman, as well as a brilliant and original designer and manufacturer. This book explores the balance between Morris's var...

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William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the greatest creative figures of the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, he pioneered the Arts and Crafts movement of the Victorian era, an...

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William Morris Textiles was the first comprehensive survey of the many hundreds of original, colourful textiles produced by William Morris and the two commercial companies he founded and managed.¿ To this day it remains the authority in the field,...

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Why on earth do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? In this exquisite book, the smallest and most concise...

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A history and handbook explaining this ancient craft, including step-by-step instructions for beginners. This book offers a journey through the history of the ancient craft of felting from the earliest times, when people first discovered that anim...

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The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and truths - whether it be th...

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Revised edition of the bestselling backlist title. William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movemen...

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The Arts and Crafts Movement started as a backlash to industrialism and the stylistic ideals that prevailed in mid-19th century Britain. The fundamental principles of its adherents, including the art critic John Ruskin and the artist William Morri...

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An essential and handy visual vocabulary of modern architecture. How to Read Modern Buildings is an indispensable pocket-sized guide to understanding the architecture of the modern era. This handy book takes you on a guided tour of modern architec...

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'Their combined passion for fragrance is infectious, and they love teaching.' TelegraphNot only is candle making and scent development a wonderfully relaxing craft, it is also a unique way to create personalised gifts or to create a signature scen...

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One of the difficulties about how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us. Art therapists have a longstanding tradition of prescribing image-making to prompt expression of feelings, often by asking people...

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Rozsika Parker's re-evaluation of the reciprocal relationship between women and embroidery has brought stitchery out from the private world of female domesticity into the fine arts, created a major breakthrough in art history and criticism, and fo...

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The perfect gift for fans of classic novels, crafting and puns. 'There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my glue gun.' This crafting celebration of literary classics will transport you and your scissors far from you...

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The perfect gift for fans of classic novels, crafting and puns.'There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my glue gun.'This crafting celebration of literary classics will transport you and your scissors far from your ...

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