Signs of Change is a collection of essays and lectures written by the influential British designer, artist, and writer William Morris. The book was first published in 1888 and is considered a seminal work in the Arts and Crafts movement.The essays in Signs of Change cover a wide range of topics related to art, design, and social reform. Morris argues for a return to traditional craftsmanship and the rejection of mass-produced goods, which he saw as dehumanizing and soulless. He also critiques the capitalist system and ...
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Signs of Change is a collection of essays and lectures written by the influential British designer, artist, and writer William Morris. The book was first published in 1888 and is considered a seminal work in the Arts and Crafts movement.The essays in Signs of Change cover a wide range of topics related to art, design, and social reform. Morris argues for a return to traditional craftsmanship and the rejection of mass-produced goods, which he saw as dehumanizing and soulless. He also critiques the capitalist system and advocates for socialism as a means of achieving greater equality and justice.Morris's writing is characterized by his vivid and poetic language, as well as his passionate commitment to his ideals. He draws on his own experiences as a designer and craftsman to illustrate his arguments, and he frequently references historical examples of art and design that he admires.Despite its age, Signs of Change remains a relevant and thought-provoking work, offering insights into the relationship between art, politics, and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of design and the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as those interested in the intersection of art and social change.In considering the Aims of Art, that is, why men toilsomely cherish and practise Art, I find myself compelled to generalize from the only specimen of humanity of which I know anything; to wit, myself. Now, when I think of what it is that I desire, I find that I can give it no other name than happiness. I want to be happy while I live; for as for death, I find that, never having experienced it, I have no conception of what it means.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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