C.F.A. Voysey: Arts & Crafts Designer - Hardcover

Livingstone, Karen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851778543 ISBN 13: 9781851778546

Publisher: V & A Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941) advocated honest and thoughtful design, believed in high standards of craftsmanship, and encouraged the use of only the finest materials. His simple, elegant work—often enhanced by highly symbolic decoration—was considered revolutionary in his time and continues to enchant today. This definitive volume on Voysey’s design life focuses on the English architect as a designer of furniture, metalwork, and textiles, providing a new analysis of his characteristic motifs. It offers a complete and fully illustrated account of both his output and his vision for domestic life at the turn of the 20th century. Original drawings and plans, archival photography, and images of surviving objects are united here. Extensive new research details the personal and professional relationships that enabled Voysey to become a great and prolific designer, shedding light on how he ran his business; how he promoted, exhibited, and sold his work; who his clients were; and who was responsible for manufacturing his designs.

About this title

About the Author:

Karen Livingstone is the director of masterplan and estates at the Science Museum, London. Her previous publications include Essential Arts and Crafts and V&A Pattern: C. F. A. Voysey.

Review:

...'a magnificent volume, splendidly written, beautifully produced, and extensive in scope.' West 86th, V24, N2, ...'insightful and lavishly illustrated' The Lady, 11th March 2016, ...'superbly well printed with many well-juxtaposed comparative photographs and attractive design.' Decorative Arts Society Newsletter, Summer 2016, 'celebrates his work with lavish colour photographs. There is much to inspire.' Laura Freeman, The Daily Mail, September 9th 2016, 'superbly illustrated', Peyton Skipwith, Apollo Magazine, 13th August 2016, 'his designs deserve this beautifully designed and produced publication.' Charlotte Gere, The Art Newspaper, January 2017; 'It belongs on the shelves of anyone interested in the Arts & Crafts Movement, as well as those seeking to understand the development of twentieth century Modernism', Mary Schoeser, Text, Vol 44, 2017

About this edition

• Publisher: V & A Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1851778543
• ISBN 13: 9781851778546
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320