Arts & Crafts Movement in America

The Arts and Crafts movement was an international movement in the decorative and fine arts that began in Britain and flourished in Europe and North America between 1880 and 1910.

In the United States, the Arts and Crafts style initiated a variety of attempts to reinterpret European Arts and Crafts ideals for Americans.

Arts and Crafts Movement in America

Traditional craftsmanship using simple forms, and often used medieval, romantic, or folk styles of decoration are very present in this style.

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This style revived traditional artistic craftsmanship with simplicity, honesty, function, harmony and nature.

Refined aesthetics, functional design, high quality craftsmanship and the use of sustained natural materials are the most important aspects of the arts & crafts movement. Along with the importance of creating a space to provide some peace away from jobs and factories.

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