AFTER CLASS
Industrial revolution had a social impact that affected design
Robert Owen= made fortune in cotton. Shocked by living conditions of factory workers and child labor. established a model village that respected workers and living conditions. believed there was a connection between morality and enviornment.
Britain began to change as it was leading world in industrial power. middle class grew with better working conditions.
William Morris. Biggest impact on the AC movement. Came from a wealthy family. wanted to give workers respectful professions. wasn't divided labor, designers were a part of process from beginning to end. wanted art for everyone, for the common man. Started making stained glass but construction of churches began to decline. started working towards making wallpapers and textiles. inspired by nature. Known for book design. Carefully planned everything. Began the Kelmscott Press business. Renaissance of book design. This idea spread around the world.
The Century Guild:
Arthur Mackmurdo= inspired by Italian architecture. Gathered together artists and designers and began an organization. They rejected industrial revolution and machines. Came up with The Hobby Horse, a magazine devoted to design. Believed that all visual expression deserved the title of art.
Charles R Ashbee= wanted to bring AC back to a social thing. Started The Guild of Handicraft. students were taught as apprentices.
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