William Morris Flashcards

1
Q

Strawberry thief date and fabric

A

1883

100% cotton

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2
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Describe line in the design (2 points)

A
  1. Elegant

2. Flowing

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3
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Describe colour in the design (3 points)

A
  1. Primary colours
  2. Strong
  3. Bright
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4
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Describe texture in the design (1 point)

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  1. Woven
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5
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Describe shape and form in the design (4 points)

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  1. Man made
  2. Symmetrical
  3. Complex
  4. Repeating
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6
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Describe pattern in the design (5 points)

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  1. Symmetrical
  2. Complex
  3. Repeating
  4. Floral
  5. Medieval
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7
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Describe function in the design (2 points)

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  1. Draped around furniture

2. Used for curtains

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8
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Describe target market in the design

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Wealthy people, higher class

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9
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Describe the material of the design

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Red azarin dye and yellow weld into a basic blue sheet

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10
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Influences (3)

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  1. Nature:
    - Felt that the ‘diligent study of nature’ was important
    - ‘The forest tapestry concentrates on birds and strawberry thief
  2. Medievalism:
    While studying Classics at Oxford University, many of his designs take a medieval look
  3. Middle Ages:
    Heraldic Unicorn tapestry
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