Arts & Crafts
In response to the industrial revolution, the Arts and Crafts Movement was born with the goal of reestablishing the importance of simplicity, authenticity, and workmanship in design. It was firmly based on the idea of making beautiful yet useful things that were influenced by traditional craftsmanship and the natural world. Crafts and Arts in Britain (1860–1910): Leading this movement, which rejected mass production and promoted handcrafting methods, was William Morris and his company, Morris & Co. Organic shapes, floral patterns, stained glass, handwoven fabrics, and walnut or oak furniture were important components. Simple buildings, exposed beams, and handcrafted embellishments are characteristics of homes constructed by architects such as Philip Webb. Crafts and Arts in America, 1910–1930: It was also known as the Craftsman Movement, and it acquired popularity thanks to Frank Lloyd Wright and Gustav Stickley. committed to building homes and furniture that were both practical an...