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Sep 20

Arts & Crafts Explained | William Morris and Woodblock Printing | Curator's Corner

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Discover the origins and aims of the Arts and Crafts movement through objects from the William Morris Gallery’s collection.

Why did William Morris dye his hands blue? William Morris Gallery senior curator Roisin Inglesby explains why Morris preferred the traditional method of block printing to create his famous patterns. Discover why Morris hated the separation between design and manufacture – and see one of the 400 original woodblocks in our collection.
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The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
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Jul 30

Arts & Crafts Explained | William Morris, William De Morgan and Nature | Curator's Corner

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Discover the origins and aims of the Arts and Crafts movement through objects from the William Morris Gallery’s collection.

Where did William Morris and his contemporaries get their inspiration? Often they looked to the natural world. Learn how the artists and designers of the Arts and Crafts movement took inspiration from nature—and discover the creative process behind William De Morgan’s stunning eagle and snake lustreware plate.
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