Morris, Burne-Jones and French Gothic - John Purkis - William Morris Society (1991)

Title: Morris, Burne-Jones and French Gothic

Author: John Purkis

Edition: 1991 reprint (original 1988)

Description: An account of a walking tour in France July to August 1855

Publisher: William Morris SocietyPublication 

Binding: Clip paperback

Illustrated: yes

Pages: 36pp 

Significance:  William Morris (1834-1896) was a revolutionary designer, craftsman, writer, social activist, and conservationist, who introduced a new and instantly recognisable visual aesthetic into British interiors. Morris pioneered a new and refreshing approach to design and manufacture, championing hand craftsmanship during a time in British history when industrial mass-production was at its peak. From furniture to stained glass and textiles, Morris’s designs have been continuously produced ever since.