"Arts & Crafts: Movement in the UK and USA" Exhibition
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At Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
Media: Furniture, Crafts, Art Talk
The Arts and Crafts movement had a dramatic influence on the craft and design scene in the last century. In response to the commercialism of the decorative arts, Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris (1834-1896) placed emphasis instead on craftsmanship. Morris produced meticulously crafted textiles, wallpaper, furniture and various interior design products. The movement, which originated in England, soon spread internationally, influencing Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) of Scotland, giving birth to a group of craftsmen in Glasgow, inspiring the Modernist designs of architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), as well as the work of furniture designers and female ceramicists in America.
This exhibition showcases Morris' early works, works by a group of Glaswegian artists, book designs by Kelmscott Press, and furniture and crafts from early 20th century America, all of which introduce visitors to the extent and influence of the movement in England and America.
Lecture "An Encounter with William Morris - The Beauty of Arts and Crafts Textile Designs"
September 23rd (Tuesday, national holiday) 15:00-16:30, Lecture Hall (2F)
Lecturer: Naoko Minowa (textile artist)
Capacity: 100 persons (numbered tickets available at the reception desk from 10:00 on the 23rd)
Free
Schedule
From 2008-09-13 To 2008-11-03
Website
http://www.momas.jp/ (venue's website)
Fee
Adults ¥1000, University & High School Students ¥800, Junior High School Students and below, Age 65 and above, Handicapped people (and one helper) Free
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 17:30
Closed on Mondays
Note:Until 22nd of September opens untill 20:00 on Fridays. On a Public Holiday Monday, the museum is open but closed on the following Tuesday.
Access
3 minutes walk from the West exit at Kita-Urawa Station on JR Keihin Tohoku Line. The museum is situated in the Kita-Urawa Park.
Address
9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 330-0061
Phone: 048-824-0111 Fax: 048-824-0119
Reviews
Voyseyのハートの椅子にきゅんとしました。
工芸史の勉強で、この椅子の写真を与えられて、
誰のものか調べてこい、という課題をやったのを思い出して。
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Venue: Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
Schedule: From 2008-09-13 To 2008-11-03
Address: 9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 330-0061
Phone: 048-824-0111 Fax: 048-824-0119
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