Bain, Rowan
Tulips and Peacocks: William Morris and Art from the Islamic World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300276169
- author:
- Bain, Rowan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 27.6 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Collections & Exhibitions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Morris and Art from the Islamic World brings together a unique collection of works that reveal the significant influence of Islamic art on the renowned Arts and Crafts Movement founder. This exhibition, featuring over 60 pieces, showcases how Morris's designs were inspired by Islamic surface design and its technical application. The book explores this aspect of Morris's artistic journey in depth, alongside his own iconic designs, outstanding examples of Islamic textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and manuscripts from his personal collection. The exhibition challenges the notion that there is a single identity or uniformity within the vast output of production from across huge geographical regions, instead highlighting the diversity of influences that shaped Morris's creative output. By examining these works together for the first time, this publication enriches our appreciation of Morris's work and broadens our understanding of the underlying influences that made him one of Britain's most iconic designers.
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