Arts and Crafts Movement

       The Arts and Crafts movement began in England and seeped into the western culture where it was widely accepted in the U.S. The movement was a reaction against the Victorian Period where the style was extremely formal and overdone. Arts and Crafts on the other hand was very simplistic and brought back the importance of quality craftsmanship.





       William Morris founded the movement and was influenced by the writings of Ruskin. Characteristics of the movement include hand-made designs, visible wood joints, simple honest designs, heavy furniture, large exposed hinges, and predominant use of oak and woods with strong visible grains.
       In the image above, the ceiling mounted light incorporates the stained glass features that were utilized during the time period. The use of leather and velvet is evident in the furniture as well.

      Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, was part of the arts and crafts in the early 1900's. His work grew from the basis of Arts and Crafts. The image above is an example of one of his interiors. Mackintosh enjoyed playing with simple constructional elements and using geometric shapes in his designs. From his furniture designs to his interiors, these shapes add character to his pieces and style. The unusual lighting and metalwork are strong attributes of Mackintosh's work.


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