The Arts and Crafts Movement

There are plenty of unique aspect to the Arts and Craft Movement, and a great contrast from the Victorian Era before it. Some of the things that make this movement stand out come right from the founder, William Morris. There are also many characteristics became well known to this movement.
William Morris believed that the industrial revolution were responsible for some major wrongdoings. Some of these things were; making the environment ugly, creating poor working environments, shoddy handiwork, false materials, and shallowness of wealth. He wanted many things to change and he used his Oxford education and architecture apprenticeship to make a change.
There were 8 major characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement. These were: Completely handmade, wood joints being visible, based on Medieval design, influenced by shaker furniture, predominantly oak wood, a strong wood grain,heavy furniture, and simple designs. These are important because of how lighter it makes the spaces when comparing to the Victorian era.

Below is a contrast between the Victorian and Arts and Crafts Movement interiors to show contrast


(Arts and Crafts Movement)

(Victorian Period)

Extra Credit Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBq73yxha0o


Responses (I accidentally commented on one of them too)

Somang: I really like the quote Somang found, I think that is very outside the box and also a very good description of Victorian Interiors.

Alex: I think the pictures used really help further understanding of what Alex is talking about!