Inspired by the writings of social philosopher John Ruskin, William Morris (1834-1896) defined art as “the expression by man of his pleasure in labor," and dedicated himself to art inspired by ...

On William Morris' birthday, we republish his lecture on the decorative arts — in which he laid out his vision of art created by and for the people, and the post-capitalist world that would make ...

This is a design by the British artist and designer May Morris. May was born in 1862 and died in 1938. Her father, William Morris (1834 - 1896), was a famous artist and poet, and May is often ...

York Art Gallery showcases the archive of Morris & Co., the original home of the Arts & Crafts textile designer, William Morris, to celebrate the designer, his work, influence and legacy in UK ...

In the 1830s, the tiny French village of Barbizon became the centre of a quiet revolution in landscape painting that would have a defining influence on the Impressionists and their successors.