What I learned from studying William Morris: his life, career, and influences.

William Morris was one of the most significant designers of the 19th century, with an influence that is very much still alive today. He was a renaissance man of many skills, including masterful works of poetry and novels, translating ancient mythology, embroidery, tapestry, furniture, carpets, stained glass, tiles, textiles, wallpaper, books, and type. Join me in this conversation as we study the life, work, and influences of William Morris.

References:

The Life of William Morris by J.W. Mackail

Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy by Fiona MacCarthy

The Beauty of Life: William Morris & The Art of Design edited by Diane Waggoner 

Additional Sources:

The Stones of Venice by John Ruskin

Gods Architect: Pugin And The Building Of Romantic Britain by Rosemary Hill 

Icelandic Saga Stories Series

Beauty by Roger Scruton

The Odyssey by Homer

Theogony by Hesiod

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge