Artists  > William Morris

William Morris

A leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Morris’s socialist beliefs dictated that art should be for the people and by the people.

Dates
1834–96
Born In
Europe > Western Europe > England
Active In
Europe > Western Europe > England
Period Culture Style
Victorian > Mid-Victorian > Pre-Raphaelitism
Arts and Crafts
Aestheticism
Gothic Revival
Known For
Architecture, Textile, Furniture, Stained glass
Works of Art

Artists  > William Morris

William Morris

A leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Morris’s socialist beliefs dictated that art should be for the people and by the people.

Dates
1834–96
Born In
Europe > Western Europe > England
Active In
Europe > Western Europe > England
Period Culture Style
Victorian > Mid-Victorian > Pre-Raphaelitism
Arts and Crafts
Aestheticism
Gothic Revival
Known For
Architecture, Textile, Furniture, Stained glass
Works of Art