William Morris Flashcards
1
Q
Strawberry thief date and fabric
A
1883
100% cotton
2
Q
Describe line in the design (2 points)
A
- Elegant
2. Flowing
3
Q
Describe colour in the design (3 points)
A
- Primary colours
- Strong
- Bright
4
Q
Describe texture in the design (1 point)
A
- Woven
5
Q
Describe shape and form in the design (4 points)
A
- Man made
- Symmetrical
- Complex
- Repeating
6
Q
Describe pattern in the design (5 points)
A
- Symmetrical
- Complex
- Repeating
- Floral
- Medieval
7
Q
Describe function in the design (2 points)
A
- Draped around furniture
2. Used for curtains
8
Q
Describe target market in the design
A
Wealthy people, higher class
9
Q
Describe the material of the design
A
Red azarin dye and yellow weld into a basic blue sheet
10
Q
Influences (3)
A
- Nature:
- Felt that the ‘diligent study of nature’ was important
- ‘The forest tapestry concentrates on birds and strawberry thief - Medievalism:
While studying Classics at Oxford University, many of his designs take a medieval look - Middle Ages:
Heraldic Unicorn tapestry