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Charles Robert Ashbee
1863-05-17 – 1942-05-23
Life & Legacy
Charles Robert Ashbee (known as C. R. Ashbee 17 May 1863 – 23 May 1942) was an English architect and designer who was a prime mover of the Arts and Crafts movement, which took its craft ethic from the works of John Ruskin and its co-operative structure from the socialism of William Morris.
Ashbee was defined by one source as "designer, architect, entrepreneur, and social reformer". His disciplines included metalwork, textile design, furniture, jewellery and other objects in the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) and Arts and Crafts genres. He became an elected member of the Art Workers' Guild in 1892, and was elected as its Master in 1929.
Occupation & Career
architect, graphic designer, university teacher, businessperson, designer, author, jewelry designer, translator
Education
Wellington College; King's College
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
King's College · Wellington College
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q614071 — wikidata View source
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