Walter Crane

A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Walter Crane was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the later 19th century. This worrk contains: In an old world garden dreaming, Where the flowers had human names, Methought, in fantastic seeming, They disported as squires and dames.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 500
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736405486
• Artikelnr.: 45475525

Autorenporträt

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was an eminent figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement, a book illustrator, and a key contributor to children's literature aesthetics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Liverpool, England, he exhibited a flair for the arts from an early age, ultimately studying wood engraving and thus beginning a lifetime's journey that would see him redefining the illustration of children's books. His style, which often showcased lush florals, detailed line work, and vibrant colors, was influenced by his socialist beliefs and a desire to bring art into the everyday lives of people. Crane's contributions to literature are not solely visual; he penned several books. His 'A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden' sets a prime example of his literary and visual artistry, where his distinctive illustrations complement the narrative, creating an immersive experience. The book, much like his other works, reflects Crane's love for the natural world and his mastery in ornamentation and design. It stands as a testament to his visionary approach to book illustration, which was to merge the pictorial and textual components of a book into a cohesive whole, aiming to delight both children and adults with a synthesis of art and storytelling. Crane's literary style is marked by a romantic and sometimes whimsical quality, with his illustrations serving as both enhancements to the text and richly symbolic artwork in their own right.