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Presents 570 newly discovered letters from Jane Morris to diverse
correspondents, which radically revise the popular view of a
silent, discontented invalid and instead portray her as an
independent thinker following her own causes. The vast majority of
the letters are unpublished, and are fully annotated. Jane Morris
[1839-1914] was a famous Pre-Raphaelite model, wife of William
Morris and one of the Victorian age's most enigmatic figures. Her
long love affair with Dante Gabriel Rossetti has become the stuff
of legend. Latershe had a romantic relationship with the adventurer
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt. Through her daughter May, she had a
contentious interaction with George Bernard Shaw. The greater fame
of husband and lovers caused her to be overlooked, but she has
always aroused historical interest and partisan debate. Like other
women in history her emergence from mute image into speaking
subject has come about through feminist scholarship, but is of wide
appeal. The editorsof this volume have discovered more than 500
letters from Jane to many and diverse correspondents, which
radically revise the popular view of a silent, discontented invalid
and reveal the range of her interests and opinions. The majority of
the letters are unpublished and are fully annotated. They reveal
Jane's involvement in many of Morris's endeavours such as the
family firm Morris & Co., the Society for the Protection of
Ancient Buildings, the 1882 Icelandic Relief Committee, and the
Kelmscott Press, and offer new insights into the life of the Morris
family. An independent thinker, Jane was politically engaged,
although voteless, and her letters are informed by theturbulent
events of the 1880s. She did not follow Morris into the Socialist
movement, but retained Liberal allegiances and became an ardent
supporter of Irish Home Rule. Jane Morris's letters complement
those of her husbandWilliam Morris [edited by Norman Kelvin] and
her lover Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In addition to the texts, the
book includes a selection of the portraits and paintings through
which Jane became a Pre-Raphaelite icon and archetypal femme
fatale. JAN MARSH is the author of Jane and May Morris, Dante
Gabriel Rossetti, Painter and Poet and other books on the
Pre-Raphaelite circle, and is the current president of the William
Morris Society.FRANK C. SHARP is an independent Victorian studies
scholar and the author of numerous articles on William Morris and
his circle.
The first fully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to May
Morris's work as an artist, designer and embroiderer, published in
association with the V&A. May Morris (1862-1938), younger
daughter of William Morris, was a significant figure in the British
Arts and Crafts movement and a pioneer of 'art embroidery'. She ran
the embroidery department of Morris & Co., as well as designing
textiles, wallpapers and jewellery. May was also an influential
teacher and lectured in the UK and America. May Morris: Arts &
Crafts Designer is the first publication to present the full range
of May Morris's work and reveals her exceptional skill and
originality. It draws together her designs, exquisite embroideries,
watercolours, costume and jewellery from museums around the world,
and in particular the rich collections of the Victoria and Albert
Museum and the William Morris Gallery, London. The book contains
more than 180 items in colour and detailed information on their
materials and provenance compiled by leading experts. There are
also new insights into May's personal life and relationships, her
social activism and her support for other craftswomen. This
authoritative and illuminating study places May Morris, whose
reputation has been overshadowed by that of her father, firmly
among the leading British designer-makers of the Arts and Crafts
movement.
Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was only 25 when he died from
tuberculosis, but in his short life he established a reputation as
one of the most accomplished - and controversial - illustrators of
his day, whose contribution to the visual language of Art Nouveau
was profound. Astonishingly, all his work was created in the course
of only six years, and is today instantly recognizable for its use
of black ink and flowing lines on white paper - and its erotically
charged subject matter. Not all his work was lubricious - some of
it was political, poking fun at the decadent mores of the time -
but much of it was, taking its stylistic inspiration from Japanese
shunga and Greek vase painting and its thematic inspiration from
mythology, history, poetry and drama. This beautifully designed,
accessibly priced gift book offers a wealth of illustrations by
Beardsley, and introduces his exquisitely wrought drawings and
prints to a new audience. With a text by Jan Marsh and around 110
illustrations from the extensive collections of the Victoria and
Albert Museum, this book brings together a carefully curated
selection of works from Beardsley's tragically short but highly
productive life.
Red House occupies an extraordinary place in British architectural
history. It was the first and only house that William Morris ever
built. It was the first independent architectural commission from
his friend, Philip Webb. The challenge of furnishing the house
inspired Morris to found the design firm of Morris & Co. It had
a great influence on the Arts & Crafts Movement. But it is also
a house that captured William Morris's heart. He was only
twenty-five when, in 1858 he decided to buy the site at
Bexleyheath, just outside London, but in a rural Kentish setting.
He had recently married Jane Burden, daughter of an Oxford ostler,
whose particular beauty became inspiration for so much
pre-Raphaelite art. With his young wife and his wealth he planned
to produce a vision of earthly paradise at Red House. Rosetti
described it as 'more a poem than a house', Morris called it 'our
place of art', and when he was obliged to give it up for financial
reasons in 1865, he resolved never to return. His biographer
recorded that he could 'never set eyes on it again, confessing that
the sight of it would be more than he could bear'. Red House was
saved from an uncertain future in January 2003 by the
A lively and multi-faceted account of Evelyn and William De Morgan,
exploring a unique artistic partnership that spanned several
cultural circles including the Pre-Raphaelites and Arts and Crafts
movement With a partnership spanning two centuries, the
Pre-Raphaelite painter Evelyn (1855-1919) and Arts and Crafts
potter and author William De Morgan (1839-1917) influenced several
significant art movements in nineteenth-century Britain. Despite
this, their impact has been relatively overlooked in comparison
with their better-known contemporaries. Evelyn & William De
Morgan is the first major publication devoted to the work of either
artist and their unique relationship. It draws out each artist's
individuality while providing a comprehensive view of the expanded
cultural milieu in which they functioned, not least with regard to
new attitudes towards Victorian marriage as a working partnership.
The fully illustrated publication features numerous contributions
which explore the reach of the De Morgans' partnership, their
political and spiritual interests, and their immersion within
several influential cultural circles of the day, including
Pre-Raphaelite, Arts and Crafts, and Aesthetic Movement groups. The
book presents a lively and multifaceted account of the De Morgans
and their creative partnership. Published in association with
Delaware Art Museum Exhibition Schedule: Delaware Art Museum,
Wilmington October 22, 2022-January 29, 2023 Crocker Art Museum,
Sacramento, CA September 17, 2023- January 7, 2024 Museum of Fine
Arts, St. Petersburg, FL January 27, 2024-May 2024
Dealing with Depression offers a simple, easy to follow,
non-judgmental and, above all, effective exploration of depression
and how to manage it. A range of strategies is outlined, including
the physiological fundamentals of sleep, healthy diet and exercise
as well as ideas from positive psychology that help us to take care
of ourselves. Learning to regulate emotions and show compassion to
ourselves and others not only reduces the impact of depression but
also improves life and relationships, building resilience and
decreasing the likelihood of recurring depressive episodes. Part
One provides the essential background information for understanding
depression. It demystifies depression and aims to remove any sense
of shame about it. Instead it explains depression as a process that
follows the laws of nature and is no more shameful than catching
the flu. Part Two gives specific tips to improve well-being in
body, mind and spirit. This prescription for physical, mental and
spiritual fitness can go a long way towards both curing and
preventing depression. Good self-care can improve connections to
the world and to other people, creating resilience for facing the
ups and downs of life. Case studies follow six people who suffered
from depression for a variety of reasons and who have used the
strategies outlined here to successfully deal with their depression
and get their lives back.
Leading light of the pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Dante Gariel
Rossetti (1828-1882) is best known today for his vivid, sensuous
paintings. But he was drawn to both poetry and painting from
boyhood and after early successes aimed to pursue a dual career.
Strongly drawn to supernatural themes, his poems grapple with the
mysteries of human passion and the loss of religious certainty.
Varied in form as well as theme, his verse ranges from romantic
ballads of betrayal and revenge through intricately wrought love
sonnets to boldly erotic odes. There are simple lyrics, dramatic
monologues, historical narratives, and several poems written for
pictures. His poetry influenced the writing of Swinburne, Wilde,
and other writers of the 1890s. This edition brings together
everything published in his lifetime, including the early
pre-Raphaelite tale "Hand and Soul" and his critical defense of his
"fleshly" poems. Collected Writings of Dante Rossetti allows the
reader to enter the world of pre-Raphaelite poetry, to study the
interaction between verbal and visual art, and to assess Rossetti's
place in the canon of Victorian literature.
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