Century Guild of Artists
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The Century Guild of Artists was an English group of art enthusiasts that were active between c.1883 and 1892.[1] Their work was primarily based on 18th century motifs, though some work was Art Nouveau in style.[1]
History
The Guild was founded in 1882 by
The Guild primarily produced domestic design such as furniture, stained glass, metalwork, decorative painting and architectural design. These designs were all displayed at the Inventions Exhibition (London, 1885), the Exhibition of Navigation and Manufacture (Liverpool, 1886), Pownall Hall (1886–7; Cheshire) and the Royal Jubilee Exhibition (Manchester, 1887).[1]
Despite inconsistent output, the group gained recognition through exhibiting and through their quarterly magazine called The Century Guild Hobby Horse which ran from 1884–1892.[1] The journal was then renamed The Hobby Horse, and continued for another two years before it ended in 1894.[clarification needed] The Hobby Horse served as a way of sharing the views of the Guild and promoted crafted art as opposed to mechanical industry.[citation needed]
Influence
The Guild influenced designers such as
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-884446-05-4. Retrieved 28 September 2019.