{"product_id":"hopes-and-fears-for-art-william-morris-9781023154673","title":"Hopes and Fears for Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Hopes and Fears for Art: Five Lectures\" by William Morris is a foundational text for understanding the Arts and Crafts movement and its enduring influence on architecture, design, and the decorative arts. In these collected lectures, Morris, a leading figure in the movement, presents his vision for a society where art is accessible and meaningful for all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelving into the aesthetics of everyday life, Morris offers social criticism intertwined with his artistic philosophy. He explores the relationship between art, labor, and society, questioning the prevailing industrial practices of his time and advocating for a return to handcrafted quality and artistic integrity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA vital read for anyone interested in the history of art, architecture, and design, \"Hopes and Fears for Art\" remains a powerful and relevant statement on the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in a rapidly changing world. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage with Morris's timeless ideas in their original form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023154676\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023154673\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.31d","brand":"William Morris","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47474030805247,"sku":"9781023154673","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_269293d2-cdeb-44c2-8ec9-5d70e9e9253a.jpg?v=1762314536","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hopes-and-fears-for-art-william-morris-9781023154673","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}