Lewis Foreman Day: Unity in Design and Industry - A Study of His Life and Work

This illustrated book by design historian Joan Maria Hansen restores Lewis Foreman Day (1845-1910) to his place among the influential figures of late nineteenth-century design. It explores his work as a versatile industrial designer, writer and critic, and his connections with William Morris, Walter Crane, W.A.S. Benson and others. Day's designs span tiles, art pottery, clocks, furniture, wallpapers, textiles, stained glass and interiors. The book examines his mastery of pattern, color, ornament and draftsmanship, as well as his belief that design and industrial production could work together to create beautiful furnishings for the majority. A definitive reference on Day's life and work, it is valuable for collectors, dealers, decorative arts professionals and designers. Mai mult