Art And Socialism

By William Morris and William Morris MD

Book Overview

Art and Socialism is a collection of essays and lectures by the renowned British artist and socialist William Morris. In this book, Morris explores the relationship between art and politics, arguing that art should be a tool for social change and that socialism is the best political system to achieve this goal. Morris discusses the role of art in society, the importance of craftsmanship, and the need for a more equitable distribution of wealth. He also critiques the capitalist system and the negative effects it has on both art and society. This book provides a fascinating insight into Morris's views on art and politics and is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of these two fields.The reverse; no less than that. For first, The work must be worth doing: think what a change that would make in the world I tell you I feel dazed at the thought of the immensity of work which is undergone for the making of useless things.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116142234X
• ISBN13: 9781161422344
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"