arts and crafts movement

Arts and Crafts Movement

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Definition of arts and crafts movement words

noun arts and crafts movement a movement, originating in England c1860 as a reaction against poor-quality mass-produced goods, that sought to revive earlier standards of workmanship and design, conceiving of decoration and craftsmanship as a single entity to be applied to the handcrafted production of both utilitarian and decorative objects, and that produced furniture, textiles, wallpaper, jewelry, and other items, often decorated with floral motifs. 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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