Fifteen essays on various social, economic and ethical aspects of art and design. ‘The collected papers which form this book have been written at different times... most being addressed to and read before the Art Workers Guild whilst some were delivered as lectures to a wider audience.’ Walter Crane (1845-1915), the noted illustrator also discusses a number of special topics including, the Arts and Crafts movement, art teaching, ornament, taste in dress, temporary street and house decoration, the treatment of animal forms,the design of book covers and the use of gilding, etc.