William Morris & Co

Product Description William Morris's patterns are enduringly popular for their originality and colour, and have captured the imagination of countless designers and artists. This colouring book explores the intricate work of William Morris and his Arts & Crafts contemporaries and allows you to invent your own colourways to complete their patterns. - 45 patterns to color, interspersed by full-colour reproductions of the original designs - Organized into four sections Nature, Colour, Pattern, and Craft to highlight different aspects of the designs, and the crafts and skills behind them - Explores Morris's love of nature, his artistry, mastery of colour, and innovation in pattern design in concise introductory texts Review 'A good gift for someone who appreciates craft and design…' --Irish Examiner Book Description A colouring book of iconic patterns produced by William Morris from the V&A’s outstanding collection From the Back Cover William Morris’s patterns are enduringly popular for their originality and color, and have captured the imagination of countless designers and artists. This coloring book explores the intricate work of William Morris, and allows the reader to invent their own colorways to complete Morris’s patterns. 45 patterns to color, interspersed by full-color reproductions of the original designs Organized into four sections?Nature, Color, Pattern, and Craft?to highlight different aspects of the designs, and the crafts and skills behind them Explores Morris’s love of nature, his artistry, mastery of color, and innovation in pattern design in concise introductory texts 105 illustrations, 45 in color About the Author The Victoria and Albert Museum is a museum ofthe decorative arts founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and design. The V&A is located in London, England.