Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement 1890-1920
Tod M. Volpe
Beth Cathers
Text by Alastair Duncan
Introduction by Leslie Bowman
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Based on the ideals of William Morris and his circle, the Arts and Crafts Movement flourished vigorously when transplanted to American soil at the turn of the century.
With Gustav Stickley as its moving spirit, the movement eventually included such notable designers, architects and firms as Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Greene and Greene, the Rookwood Pottery, Elbert Hubbard’s Roycroft Shops and Louis Sullivan. Together they forged a new, forward-looking aesthetic that was much more than a particular style: not only was it a philosophy of life, promoting physical and moral well-being, but it also fostered the beginnings of twentieth-century design.
Compiled by connoisseurs of Arts and Crafts, and with a text by Alastair Duncan, this book is both a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of the movement and a sumptuous photographic collection of Arts and Crafts masterpieces. Pictured here in more than 130 colour images are stained glass, furniture, silver and metalwork, ceramics, textiles, lighting and more, all specially photographed for this volume.
Tod M. Volpe and Beth Cathers have been collectors, dealers and scholars in the field of Arts and Crafts for many years, and Alastair Duncan is well known for his various books on aspects of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
Also of interest:
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Europe and America
Also by Alastair Duncan:
Art Deco World of Art
American Art Deco
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|  |  | | | | ISBN 0500284083 | | ISBN-13 978-0500284087 | | | | 30.0 x 22.4 cm | | Paperback | | 208pp | | 144 illustrations, 131 in colour | | First published 2003 | | | | £18.95 | | | |  | | | | 
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