A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts, explored not by use, material, form, or date . . . but by color.

This extensively illustrated sourcebook brings together nearly 400 of William Morris's ingenious textile and wallpaper patterns, arranged decade by decade, while offering a fascinating overview of Morris's work and a compelling glimpse into his life. Featured are famous designs such as Trellis (1862), Honeysuckle (1876), and Strawberry Thief (1883), alongside lesser-known patterns by Morris and Morris & Co. designers including May Morris, Kate Faulkner, and John Henry Dearle. This invaluable ...

A new interdisciplinary perspective on architecture and geometry--from Athenian Ruins to the Chrysler building