Articles related to "William Morris"



Classic Fantasy Author William Morris
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.

Embroiderer's Run Wild on the Internet!
A short introduction to what will become available over the coming mmonths and some fun links to get you started.
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Off-Colour Remarks
Comments about colour and the use of it in the garden.
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William Morris
The first of a two part series, this article offers an introduction to William Morris's work.
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William Morris Part II
The second of a two part series, this article includes examples of Morris’s most popular works.
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William Morris's Typefaces
This article takes a look at the various forms of typeface William Morris used at his Kelmscott Press.
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The Arts and Crafts Movement
A layman's overview of the Arts & Crafts Movement, one of today's hottest collecting trends.
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Following Carson City's Kit Carson Trail
Everyone's heard the phrase "If only houses could talk." They do in Carson City where DVD and iPod messages relate tales to touring vehicle passengers and strollers.
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FRUITS AND COLOR
Color is the first thing we notice when we're looking at a fruit. What difference does color make?
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THE ARTS AND CRAFTS FRUIT GARDEN
Of the many historical garden styles one can choose, the Arts and Crafts theme is most suited to fruit growing.
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SWEET DELIGHTS OF SPRING
Tips and background on choosing, growing, and using delectable strawberries, the earliest fruits of the season.
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British Artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.
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Design Museum During Winter 2008
This unique museum is offering three exhibitions: "Design Cities", "Alan Aldridge - the Man with the Kaleidoscope Eyes" and "Patricia Urquiola - Purely Porcelain".
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Five Modern Age Utopias
From Thomas More's Utopia to J.D. Bernal's The World, the Flesh, and the Devil, changing ideas about the nature of reality have produced very different utopian visions.
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Lots to Learn at National First Ladies' Library
Discover the legacy and contributions of some of history's most renowned women at the National First Ladies' Library, the first and only U.S. archive of its kind.
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Phoebe Anna Traquair - Illustrator
Phoebe Anna Traquair, leading female artist of Scottish Arts and Crafts Movement, is renowned for embroidery, manuscript illustration, enamelwork, jewellery and murals.
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Stickley Furniture
The development of America's most important contribution to the world of furniture design.
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Ten Best Things to Do in the Cotswolds
Top Ten visitor attractions in England's Cotswolds include Kelmscott Manor, Burford, Bourton, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, Cheltenham, the Tews and Stow-on-the-Wold.
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V&A Museum – Major Shows Opening in 2010
Three shows at the V&A. One looks at Shadow Catchers - camera-free ways to capture images. Two explore art movements - Postmodernism and the British Aesthetic Movement.
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The Roycroft Heritage
The history and workmanship of the Roycroft Community (1895-1938).
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John Ruskin and Architectural Truth: Part I
This article looks at John Ruskin's architectural beliefs.
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The End of a Century - Art Nouveau Style
An in-depth look at the end of the 19th century and the Art Nouveau style which has come to symbolize <i>"La Belle Époque"</i>.
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The Pre-Raphaelites
The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of English painters poets and critics founded in 1848. They championed for a more traditional "natural" way of painting.
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Cheap Pubs in Oxford
It's possible to enjoy Oxford's pub scene without doing serious harm to your budget, if you know where to go.
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Cocteau Twins Reunite
The '80s band Cocteau Twins are reuniting.
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Eccentric Oxford Guidebook
England's Oxford is known for its dreaming spires, Inspector Morse, Harry Potter film locations, barmy students and batty dons. Eccentric Oxford reveals even more
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Importance of Being Earnest Tour
Peter Gill directs a charming production of Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest", and has the audience laughing out loud.
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Morgan Freeman
Article on Morgan Freeman.
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Morris Minor
Well over one million Morris Minors were made and new spare parts are still available.
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Poetry for Valentine's Day
Looking for a book for gift giving? Nikki Giovanni's poetry collection might be the answer.
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The Pre-Raphaelites
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England began with Dante Rosetti, Holman Hunt and John Millais, who advocated a 'Truth to Nature' approach to art.
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The Problem with Utopias
Utopias have been described in popular novels for 500 years. They are popular despite the weakness of the depiction, especially when compared to a dystopia.
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A Major Biological Atrocity in World War II
Most Americans are unaware of the horrible and despicable crimes perpetrated by Japanese doctors during World War II.. This is an unbelievable part of military history.
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Current Broadway Musicals Fall Winter 2009 2010
New cast changes for Chicago, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Rock of Ages and Billy Elliot the Musical, all currently playing on Broadway
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DC Takes Sales Lead from Marvel
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New Exhibition at Tate Liverpool
Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffman, keen exponents of Art Nouveau and founders of the Vienna Secession, feature in a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool.
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Portland Art Museum Travel Guide
A guide to visiting the Portland Art Museum to see varied American, European, Asian, Native American, and African sculpture, photography, art, silver, artifacts and more.
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The Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum
The Hub in the Arts and Crafts Movement--the Elbert Hubbard Roycrofter Museum
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Your Historic Home's Interior Design Secrets
Since people often buy homes to fit their personal styles, a little investigating to uncover the original décor could reveal an ironically fresh, great design for today.
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Cragside House and Estate, Northumberland
From a steep, forested hillside above the town of Rothbury, the remarkable creation of a Victorian industrial genius commands the middle reaches of the Coquet valley.
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Historic Pubs of London
London is full of historic old pubs where you can enjoy your beer in fine surroundings. Here are some of the best.
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Queen Mary 2 Ocean Liner
She is the largest, widest, highest ocean liner in the world and began her maiden voyage on the 12th January 2004, sailing from Southampton to New York.
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Rapunzel Stories in Modern Literature
Rapunzel, like many other classic fairy tales, has been the basis for many interpretations by contemporary writers in novels, short stories and poetry.
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Shaker Furniture, Part I: Faith in Form
A brief introduction to Shaker furniture, which expresses in its simplicity both their faith and their spirit.
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Small Presses & Fantastic Fiction
When the audience for fantastic literature was small, fans became publishers out of frustration. Except for the advent of desktop publishing, it's not so different today
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part II
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 2 of a 13 part series.

Your 8x10 Resume: The Credits
Finishing up the two-part series on building a proper resume for your headshot, this article goes in to depth on how and what to list in the "credits" section of your resume. Features a sample resume for you to download and modify.
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DG Rossetti: A Brief Biography
DG Rossetti was one of the artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century. This article briefly explores the life of this extraordinary personality.
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I. The Bauhaus School, Weimar, 1919
Probably the most influential design and architectural movement since the Renaissance, the Bauhaus School has impacted virtually every area of functional living in the 20th century. A chronological history beginning with its founding in Weimar 80 years ago.
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Kevin Spacey Factsheet
Facts, trivia, tons of links. Great place to start your search for Kevin Spacey on the web.
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