Review:
Arts And Crafts Movement
overall review score: 4.5
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The Arts and Crafts movement was an international design movement that emerged in the late 19th century. It stood for traditional craftsmanship with simple forms and often used medieval, romantic, or folk styles of decoration.
Key Features
- Emphasis on hand-crafted items
- Focus on quality craftsmanship
- Incorporation of nature-inspired motifs
- Rejection of mass production
Pros
- Promoted the value of handmade goods
- Revived traditional craftsmanship techniques
- Inspired later design movements such as Art Nouveau and Bauhaus
Cons
- Limited accessibility to the masses due to time-consuming methods
- Some critics argue it romanticized the past