William Morris
•Use the links
library to explore web sites dedicated to William
Morris.
•Choose at least two illustrations of a Morris
designs that you like.
• Make a copy of at least one. Then
• Look at these illustrations then
answer these questions on them on each. All ask
you to give your opinion.
• Draw a plant or flower.
• Design a pattern based on this and what
you liked about Morris's work.
1.
Describe what you see - is the design made up of animals
(what kind), or plants (what kind?) or a combination of these and other
objects.
2.
How are these arranged? - casually, carefully?
3.
Do you like looking at this design and what do you like
about it?
Words you might use? You can use these words to praise
or criticise
busy rhythmically diagonally
curved angular dynamic stylised
You can also draw a diagram.
4.
What colours did he use and do they remind you of another
country or another place?
Words you might use? You can use these words to praise
or criticise
stylised warm cool exotic
acid pastel
5.
What and where might you use this design? - wallpapers,
curtains, furniture, screens? Why would you use this in one place
and not another?
6.
Would the designs be suitable for today's markets or not
- comment?
Words you might use? You can use these words to praise
or criticise
Old fashioned traditional
strong decorative powerful
Romantic exotic overpowering eye-catching
7. Could you use a design by Morris today and
where might you use it - in the home, on clothes or on packaging?
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