William Morris Patterns and Designs

Summary: A true Renaissance man, William Morris mastered every art and craft to which he set his hand, revelling in designs, patterns, colours and textures, and placing his stamp on sumptuous books, rugs, embroidery, wallpaper, stained glass, tapestries, curtains and furniture. The patterns and designs drawn together here show both the nuances and breadth of William Morris's visions, combining intricacy and simplicity; altern...atingly dramatic and demure, dark and light, curved and angular, in a virtual dance of superb interwoven shapes. [read more]