William Morris: Pattern and Design

A fabulous visual reference to William Morris's wide range of textile and wallpaper designs: a delightful book for anyone with a passion for exquisitely designed patterns. William Morris (1834-1896) was a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement and one of the most influential designers of all time. This exquisitely designed and richly illustrated book brings together over four hundred of Morris's ingenious textile and wallpaper patterns in a fascinating, largely chronological sequence, offering an overview of his work and a captivating glimpse into his life. A valuable visual resource for designers and Morris admirers alike, this coveted gift book features full-colour illustrations throughout. William Morris: Pattern and Design begins with a general introduction to Morris's life and work. It explores how these iconic designs were created and printed in the late 19th century, and then shows the patterns along with many colour variations. Each double-page spread specifies the decade of the corresponding pattern, and the vertical captions leave as much room as possible for the designs to breathe. This generously illustrated book features iconic designs - including the famous Trellis,St. James's and Strawberry Thief - alongside lesser-known but equally fascinating patterns by Morris and Morris and Co. designers such as May Morris, Kate Faulkner and John Henry Dearle.

The book's attractive design incorporates green text inspired by William Morris, and its portable, square, medium-sized format makes it easy to flip through and enjoy the artistry present in Morris's textile and wallpaper designs.

• 395 colour illustrations.
• Pages: 328
• Language: English
• Author: William Morris
• Year: 2025
• MODEL: 9780500481165

Publisher: Thames and Hudson