William Morris

A cura di Anna Mason

Einaudi, Torino 2022, 432 pagine,  con 660 illustrazioni, 24.3 x 28.8 cm, ISBN 9788806253134

euro 80,00

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Il libro illustrato piú ampio, completo - e bello - mai pubblicato su William Morris; un contributo essenziale per conoscere l'arte, la vita e le idee di una delle figure piú straordinarie e influenti della cultura moderna.  William Morris fu un pioniere del movimento Arts and Crafts e uno dei designer piú influenti della storia britannica. Ponendo l’accento sull’originalità, il talento artistico e la dimensione artigianale, Morris contribuí a rivoluzionare gli interni tardo vittoriani trasformando radicalmente il nostro stesso modo di concepire gli oggetti che costruiamo e possediamo, nonché il nostro rapporto con la natura e la realtà. Da subito celebre poeta, Morris ebbe una vita dagli interessi vastissimi. Fu socialista impegnato, scrittore prolifico, pioniere dell’ambientalismo, uomo d’affari e imprenditore di successo, nonché designer raffinato e originale. La sua versatilità artistica, l’abilità tecnica e la fulgida creatività spiccano in tutto ciò che egli produsse negli ambiti piú diversi, con dipinti e disegni, vetrate, mobili, piastrelle e stoviglie, carta da parati, tessuti, calligrafia e stampa. Morris raccolse intorno a sé un gruppo di talentuosi collaboratori, quali Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Philip Webb e le donne della sua cerchia, in particolare sua moglie Jane e la figlia May.

02/01/23

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Tile Envy

edited by Deborah Osburn

Cicada Books, London 2014, 144 pages,  240 × 180 mm, hardback, ISBN  978-1-908714-11-4

euro 16,00

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Tiles are so simple in their essence – a shape of fired ceramic, metal or stone that can be used to pave or decorate walls or floors. But the power of a repeating pattern over a large surface can be breathtaking, and many designers and architects working today are exploring the medium of tile in thrilling new ways, pushing the boundaries of materials, textures, patterns and glazes. Introduced and curated by tile maker, curator and devotee, Deborah Osburn, Tile Envy is an exploration of the most beautiful tile designs around the world today, featuring profiles of 60 contemporary makers including Michelle Weinberg, Ruan Hoffmann, Coletivo Mudo, Timorous Beasties and Raw Edges. Luxurious photography and design make this a must have for design professionals and enthusiasts.

04/11/21

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The Tile Book

(Victoria and Albert Museum) History • Pattern • Design

Terry Bloxham

Thames & Hudson, London 2019, 304 pages, ISBN  9780500480250

euro 30,00

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Across the world, tiles add colour and decoration to the façades and interiors of buildings. Both functional and decorative, and found in a multitude of shapes, sizes and designs – ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative 17th-century Delftware – they are among the most varied ceramic products. This striking book gathers together a diverse collection of ceramic tiles, and explores their rich history, purpose and decorative qualities.               An introduction traces the little-known history of tiles, from their earliest mass production in Europe in the 13th century to today, and presents the development of different types of tile. This luxurious sourcebook, curated by award-winning studio Here Design, is organized chronologically and features tiles in every variety of shape, displaying each individual tile type – and often with its overall laid pattern – in vivid colour. Tiles are also shown in situ around the world and at different periods in their remarkable history. This book is a dazzling mosaic, with colours and patterns that will uplift and inspire.

14/04/20

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