Intro:

So long as the system of competition in the production and exchange of the means of life goes on, the
degradation of the arts will go on; and if that system is to last forever, then art is doomed, and will
surely die; that is to say, civilization will die.

• Use this quote in introduction and comment on the current over-saturated

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• Set up argument with talking a little about the history of the Arts and crafts movement
alongside looking at willaim morris

It is important to understand the figures and faces behind these two differing ideas; both in
their own rights are highly talented artists, William Morris, in my opinion being incredibly
important and influential for 19th century design. Lucienne day though maybe not as well-
known as William Morris I think is also a very important figure in morden design. She might
not be known as a revolutionary however her beliefs on Art and design are far more suited to
a modern capitalist society and a necessary adaptation of the ideologies of the Arts and
Crafts movement.But this leaves the question of how said product should be made; through
the hands of a craftsmen? A machine churning out thousands of the same within minutes? Or
a combination of both?

William Morris, someone who could be considered the face of the Arts and Crafts movement
which took place roughly between 1880 and 1920. He was a british textile designer who
myself is considered a hugely important figure in 19th century design became a social activist
in his later years, making his criticisms of the industrial nature of victorian society. He disliked
the use of machinery, division of labour in the process and the loss of traditional drafting
methods; though his views on production through machinery varied somewhat, referring to it
as ‘altogether evil’ at some points but he had been willing to commission work from various
manufacturers who could meet his standards.(Pevsner, 1991; Morris and Briggs, 1977)
Despite this slight hypocrisy, he still maintained the idea that art should be for all and not just
the wealthy and made through the hands of craftsmen. I fully agree with the sentiment of art
for all; art is a commodity, a precious commodity at that but it shouldn’t be simply reserved for
the wealthy. So we have established that Morris though stern on his belief is willing to maybe
bend

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A little look at lucienne day and her husbands outlook and idoigly