William de Morgan: Modern or Anti-Modern?

January 24, 2012 - 9:14am
Anahita Kiani
Feb 22 2012 - 7:30pm
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William Morris Society of Canada Wednesday, University College, 15 King's College Circle University of Toronto, Room 140 (Museum Station or bus Route 94 Wellesley-Harbord)

Discussion about English potter and tile designer William de Morgan within the wider context of whether the Arts and Crafts Movement is a modern or an anti-modern movement and why this question is important to craft and design history.
In addition to examining de Morgan’s practice, she will look at contemporary potters and ceramic artists who carry on the tradition of romanticizing the pastoral Arts and Crafts movement.