William Morris and his Palace of Art: Architecture, Interiors

William Morris and his Palace of Art: Architecture, Interiors and Design at Red House (National Trust Series)

William Morris and his Palace of Art is a comprehensive new study of Red House, Bexleyheath; the only house commissioned by William Morris and the first independent architectural work of his close friend, Philip Webb. Morris moved in to Red House as an ebullient young man of 26, with an independent income and a head brimming with ideas and the persistent question of â€˜how best to live? Red House, together with its Pre-Raphaelite garden, stands as the physical embodiment of his exuberant spirit, youthful ambition, passionate medievalism, creativity and great sense of possibility. For five intense years from 1860â€“5, it was a place of halcyon days â€“ happy family life, loyal friendship, good humoured competition, and the jovial campaign of decorating; furnishing the house and designing the garden. Drawing on a wealth of new physical evidence, this book argues that Red House constitutes an ambitious and critical chapter in his design history. It will re-consider the inspiration it provided for the founding of â€˜the Firmâ€™ of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (later Morris & Co.), in 1861, and the vital collaboration of Webb, Burne-Jones, Rossetti and their intimate circle in realising Morrisâ€™s dream for his house.
Country USA
Brand Bloomsbury
Manufacturer Philip Wilson Publishers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 48697377
ReleaseDate 2018-11-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781781300558

Country	USA
Brand	Bloomsbury
Manufacturer	Philip Wilson Publishers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	48697377
ReleaseDate	2018-11-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781781300558

William Morris and his Palace of Art: Architecture, Interiors and Design at Red House (National Trust Series)

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