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William Morris was a prominent 19th-century British artist, poet, designer, and socialist. Known for his revival of medieval art and his contributions to the modern design movement, Morris advocated for craftsmanship and natural beauty in his designs. His work influenced the art and design of the late Victorian era.

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“...If our houses, or clothes, our household furniture and utensils are not works of art, they are either wretched makeshifts, or, what is worse, degrading shams of better things.”

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Book:The Collected Works of William Morris: Hopes and fears for art. Lectures on art and industry

Source: The Collected Works of William Morris: Hopes and fears for art. Lectures on art and industry

“If i were asked to say what is at once the most important production of Art and the thing most to be longed for, I should answer, A beautiful House.”

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“Large or small, [the garden] should be orderly and rich. It should be well fenced from the outside world. It should by no means imitate either the willfulness or the wildness of nature, but should look like a thing never to be seen except near the house. It should, in fact, look like part of the house.”

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“You may hang your walls with tapestry insread of whitewash or paper; or you may cover them with mosaic; or have them frescoed by a great painter: all this is not luxury, if it be done for beauty's sake, and not for show: it does not break our golden rule: Have nothing in your houses which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

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Book:William Morris on Art and Socialism

Source: William Morris on Art and Socialism

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

About the Author

Born: March 24, 1834
Died: October 3, 1896
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 93

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The Collected Works of William Morris: With Introductions by His Daughter May MorrisRelated source material

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