Chapter 10

1. Sum up the reading in your own words in 1 paragraph.

This chapter follows the story of William Morris, an Englishman that acted out towards the social, moral and societal changes that happened due to the industrial revolution. He found his job as an architecht dull and contemplated joining the ministry, when he decided he wanted to be an artist. Morris began the arts and crafts movement, starting as a kind of club of artists with the same ideas of using naturalistic materials to create beautiful and original pieces of art work as opposed to the metal, mechanized and boring monotony of creations of industry. He then created Kelmscott Press, where he printed books and more typeface designs including Chaucer and Troy. John Ruskin was another artist and philosopher who advanced the movement. Not only did Ruskin want to expand the arts and crafts movement's message, but he also advocated improvements in housing for factory employees, educational systems, and retirement benefits.

2. Name the one thing (or person) you found most interesting from the reading.

Well, most interesting is the person that the chapter focused on the most. I got an information overload on William Morris. He created over 500 designs for textiles and stuff and lead an art revolution! I can't really blame him though, he does have a great last name.

3. State at least one question you have after the reading.