Art and Craft Movement

The Arts and Crafts Movement, emerging in the late 19th century, was a response to industrialization’s mass-produced goods, emphasizing handcrafted quality and artistic integrity. It promoted traditional craftsmanship, simplicity, and natural materials, aiming to elevate everyday objects like furniture, textiles, and decorative arts to artful standards. The movement sought to balance beauty with functionality and valued the skill of artisans over factory-produced items. It also inspired social ideals that prioritized craftsmanship, community, and a connection between maker and user, influencing design, art, and architecture worldwide.