The Simple Life: C.R. Ashbee In The Cotswolds
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Fiona Maccarthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lund Humphries., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Fiona Maccarthy's The Simple Life: C.R. Ashbee In The Cotswolds presents a compelling biography of a pivotal figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. This insightful volume chronicles C.R. Ashbee's idealistic endeavors to establish a utopian community in rural England, emphasizing craftsmanship and a return to traditional values. It uncovers the challenges and triumphs of his Guild of Handicraft, illustrating its profound impact on design and social thought. Maccarthy details Ashbee's vision for a more authentic existence, offering a vivid portrait of a man dedicated to integrating art with everyday life. The narrative captures the spirit of an era grappling with industrialization, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of art history and social reform.
Author: Fiona Maccarthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lund Humphries., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Fiona Maccarthy's The Simple Life: C.R. Ashbee In The Cotswolds presents a compelling biography of a pivotal figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. This insightful volume chronicles C.R. Ashbee's idealistic endeavors to establish a utopian community in rural England, emphasizing craftsmanship and a return to traditional values. It uncovers the challenges and triumphs of his Guild of Handicraft, illustrating its profound impact on design and social thought. Maccarthy details Ashbee's vision for a more authentic existence, offering a vivid portrait of a man dedicated to integrating art with everyday life. The narrative captures the spirit of an era grappling with industrialization, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of art history and social reform.