Project Gutenberg 2010-08-04 Public domain in the USA. 180 Cobden-Sanderson, T. J. (Thomas James) 1840 1922 Cobden-Sanderson, Thomas James Sanderson, Thomas James 46042595 The Arts and Crafts Movement Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Arts and Crafts Movement" by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the philosophical and practical implications of the Arts and Crafts Movement. This movement emerged as a reaction against industrialization and the decline in craftsmanship, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression in all aspects of human life, from everyday objects to societal organization. The book elucidates the fundamental principles of the movement, asserting that art should serve a meaningful purpose in enhancing the quality of life and fostering a creative and engaged society. In this work, Cobden-Sanderson discusses the origins of the Arts and Crafts Movement, highlighting key figures such as William Morris and the establishment of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He delves into their mission to elevate the value of handmade craftsmanship over machinery and to reconnect artists, craftsmen, and the public. The text combines reflections on artistic philosophy with practical insights into various crafts—including textiles, metalwork, and architecture—while emphasizing the need for a unified vision of art's role in broader social and cultural contexts. Overall, the book serves as both a celebration of the movement and a philosophical treatise advocating for a profound transformation of both artistic practice and everyday life through art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Arts and crafts movement NK Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Architecture Category: Art 73478 2025-07-13T12:19:05.032724 text/html 69258 2010-08-04T21:07:54 text/html 165562 2025-07-13T12:19:09.877704 application/epub+zip 164800 2025-07-13T12:19:07.730700 application/epub+zip 91396 2025-07-13T12:19:06.691684 application/epub+zip 278605 2025-07-13T12:19:11.433727 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271707 2025-07-13T12:19:09.247698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181665 2022-08-15T07:53:05.578354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 66894 2025-07-13T12:19:04.774712 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66851 2010-08-04T21:07:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66840 2010-08-04T21:07:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21433 2025-07-13T12:19:11.555654 application/rdf+xml 15092 2025-07-13T12:19:07.168686 image/jpeg 3692 2025-07-13T12:19:06.927703 image/jpeg 25080 2010-08-04T21:07:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 77213 2010-08-04T21:07:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 25060 2010-08-04T21:07:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 161888 2025-07-13T12:19:05.042721 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia