William Morris

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was William Morris born?March 24, 1834
2. When did William Morris die?October 3, 1896
3. Who was William Morris?William Morris was a talented artist, writer, and activist who loved making beautiful things and telling stories. He helped start the Arts and Crafts movement, which celebrated hand-made art.
4. Why did William Morris dislike factories?He thought the Industrial Revolution hurt people and made poor quality work. He wanted people to make things by hand and care about how they were made.

Victorian Era: The period of Queen Victoria's reign in the United Kingdom (1837–1901), characterized by industrial expansion, social change, and artistic movements.
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood: A group of English painters and poets founded in 1848, who rejected the conventions of the Royal Academy and sought to revive the style and spirit of Italian art before Raphael.
Industrial Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production, wage labor, and the pursuit of profit through industrial manufacturing.
Illuminated Manuscripts: Handwritten books decorated with intricate designs, borders, and illustrations, often featuring gold or silver leaf, popular in the Middle Ages.