Peer Reviews

Alicia S.- I enjoyed the way her blog was set up and written.  Not only did she have detailed information, but she included pictures within the descriptions so it was easier to get a better understanding of what she was writing about.  She provided very thorough information and gave plenty of examples of what the Arts and Crafts movement was all about.

Amanda M.- I liked how she gave a little bit more background information of the designers that she mentioned rather than just stating their names for the time period.  She also gave excellent pictures and examples of interiors and furniture from that time period.  I think the pictures she chose represent the Arts and Crafts movement very accurately.

Arts and Crafts Movement

The arts and crafts movement began in England from 1860 through 1910.  William Morris was the founder of this movement and it arose as a reaction against the Victorian period.  Britain's style during this time included well done interiors, built-ins, and were functional as opposed to the Victorian era whose design focused on ornate, formal, and overdone spaces.  Some of the characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement included heavy furniture, visible wood joints, predominant wood oak, exposed hinges, and more.  William Morris formed his own company whose work concentrated on church decoration, stained glass, textiles, and furniture.  Some other important figured in this time period were Phillip Webb-designed the Morris Chair, Charles Vosey- introduced white interiors, Gustav Stickley- inspired the Arts and Crafts movement in the U.S., and Charles Rennie Mackintosh-introduced exaggerated proportions such as the high back chairs.  All these men made a contribution to the world of design that we still see today.  This movement provided us with simple and honest designs, as well as inspire excellent craftsmanship.

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EXTRA CREDIT: Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement- Exhibition Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LTvnwisD2Q