Description
A coloring book of iconic patterns produced by William Morris & Co. from the V&A’s outstanding collection
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
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
