Art Applied To Industry

Art Applied To Industry: A Series Of Lectures (1865) is a book written by William Burges, a prominent English architect and designer of the Victorian era. The book is a collection of lectures that Burges delivered to the students of the School of Art in London, where he taught from 1856 to 1865. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the application of art in industry, including the history of art and design, the principles of ornamentation, and the role of the artist in society. Burges argues that art should not be limited to fine art but should also be applied to everyday objects such as furniture, ceramics, and textiles. He emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and the need for artists to work closely with manufacturers to produce high-quality and aesthetically pleasing products. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of art and design from different periods and cultures, including Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as the Gothic and Renaissance eras. Burges also includes examples of contemporary design from his own time, such as the work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Overall, Art Applied To Industry: A Series Of Lectures is an important work in the history of design and art education. It reflects the Victorian era's interest in the relationship between art and industry and the desire to elevate the status of the decorative arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.