Arts and Crafts Essays

The "Arts and Crafts Essays" is a collection of essays written by members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, a group dedicated to promoting the importance of art in everyday life. The essays explore the idea of "art for art's sake" and the value of art in utility items. The preface, written by William Morris, highlights the society's mission to cultivate art and interest the public in it. The society was formed in the late 19th century, during a time when mass-produced goods were becoming the norm. The essays provide insight into the Arts and Crafts movement, which sought to bring art back into everyday life and elevate the status of craftspeople.