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William Morris
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256 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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May 24, 2021
“William Morris” is a small sized book written by Iain Zaczek and contains numeral examples of the work of William Morris and his associates. ISBN 0-752524-718-6 and the book is published by Parragon in 2002.
Iain Zaczek comes from Dundee (Scotland) and he was educated at Wadham College, Oxford and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Over recent years he has written widely on artistic and Celtic themes.
The introduction is written by Dr Claire I.R. O’Mahony. Dr Claire I.R. O’Mahony has a BA from the university of California at Berkeley and an MA and PhD from the Courtauld Institute of Art. The introduction covers the life and achievements of the versatile William Morris.
The book includes some 160 examples of the work of William Morris where on the left page a description is given by Iain Zaczek and on the right page a picture of the piece of art.
I’ve really enjoyed each and every description because not only the work itself is described but also the circumstances how the piece of art came about and what the challenges were.
The only thing I can mention as an improvement, is the sequence in years. The current sequence steps back and forth in the years describing the numerous achievements.
If you want to know more of the Arts and Crafts movement and at the same time find out more of the pre-Raphaelites, this is the certainly a book worth reading.
Iain Zaczek comes from Dundee (Scotland) and he was educated at Wadham College, Oxford and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Over recent years he has written widely on artistic and Celtic themes.
The introduction is written by Dr Claire I.R. O’Mahony. Dr Claire I.R. O’Mahony has a BA from the university of California at Berkeley and an MA and PhD from the Courtauld Institute of Art. The introduction covers the life and achievements of the versatile William Morris.
The book includes some 160 examples of the work of William Morris where on the left page a description is given by Iain Zaczek and on the right page a picture of the piece of art.
I’ve really enjoyed each and every description because not only the work itself is described but also the circumstances how the piece of art came about and what the challenges were.
The only thing I can mention as an improvement, is the sequence in years. The current sequence steps back and forth in the years describing the numerous achievements.
If you want to know more of the Arts and Crafts movement and at the same time find out more of the pre-Raphaelites, this is the certainly a book worth reading.
February 18, 2025
Compact but beautiful compendium of William Morris’s designs. Clear commentary and exemplary quality of illustrations - all in colour.
A wonderful introduction to pre-Raphaelite production values. The text makes it clear how closely, if tensely, the major players of the movement were - both personally and by cooperating on projects.
Thoroughly recommended.
A wonderful introduction to pre-Raphaelite production values. The text makes it clear how closely, if tensely, the major players of the movement were - both personally and by cooperating on projects.
Thoroughly recommended.
December 2, 2024
This has been on my bookshelf for twenty years. Reached for on learning there is an exhibition devoted to his output York Art Gallery, and wanting to inform myself. Brief (it is a small book) but comprehensive and rich with illustration. A visit certainly worthwhile.
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