Pre-Raphaelites Brotherhood – British Artists Group
The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of British artists. Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones led the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood from 1848. Read More →
January 31, 2025
Join me at Encyclopedia Design, where we delve into the rich tapestry of the decorative and applied arts. Each post spans over 250 years of innovation and unveils the history, craftsmanship, and aesthetic principles that shape our everyday environments. Explore fascinating stories about furniture, textiles, ceramics, and more. Discover how design not only decorates but also defines our world. Ready to uncover the beauty of design?
The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of British artists. Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones led the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood from 1848. Read More →
Vicke Lindstrand, a renowned glassware designer, revolutionized art glass with his daring designs and use of color. His work at Orrefors and Kosta Boda is iconic.Read More →
Herbert J. Hall founded the Marblehead Pottery in 1904 as one of several “handcraft shops” that offered occupational therapy to “nervously worn outpatients.” The shops specialised in hand-weaving, woodcarving, and metalwork, with pottery being the most popular.Read More →
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) was a French designer known for her collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, her contributions to modern design, and her influential work in Japan.Read More →
Born in L.A. in 1978, Tristan Eaton started pursuing street art as a teenager, painting everything from billboards to dumpsters in the urban landscapes of the cities where he lived, be it London, Detroit, or New YorkRead More →
Barcelona-based multidisciplinary graphic designer Andrés Reisinger renders still lifes, interiors and design objects in 3D with a clean, modern aesthetic.Read More →
In 1981, Achille Castiglioni designed the Gibigiana Table Lamp for Flos, characterized by humor and a unique animal-like shape.Read More →
Per Lütken was a renowned Danish glassmaker who designed over 3,000 pieces for Holmegaard, creating iconic series and significantly advancing Danish glassmaking aesthetics from 1942 to 1998.Read More →
The Kodak Brownie camera, a landmark in amateur photography, revolutionized the market with its user-friendly design and affordable film, shaping the industry.Read More →
Alfons Bach was a German designer known for his tubular steel furniture and architectural projects. His works linked Bauhaus to contemporary design, showcasing significant influence in American industrial design.Read More →