Flora's Feast, A Masque of Flowers:Video

Walter Crane was born in Liverpool in 1845. His formal art training began in 1857 when he was apprenticed to the engraver William James Linton, in London. This technical education enabled him to achieve a much greater craftsmanship in the art of the book than any of his contemporaries. He furthered his education by studying Japanese prints, medieval illustrations, and the work of the Pre-Raphaelites. Primarily known as a book illustrator, Crane was also a decorator, designer and writer. His children's books are perhaps his best known and show his characteristic style - flat planes of color and strong outlines which were well suited to color woodblocks. Among many other positions, he was Art Director at Reading College, 1898, Principal of the RCA, 1898 -1899, first President of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, and Master of the Art Workers Guild. He died in London in 1915.

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