British Arts and Crafts Movement(Ceramics):The Arts and Crafts movement emerged during the late Victorian period in England, the most industrialized country in the world at that time. This movement came about as a reaction to industrialization. The goal was to create ceramics with in a more traditional with few machines. Artisans focused on aesthetically pleasing and functional items.
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American Arts and Crafts Movement: The main goal of the American Arts and Crafts Movement was to encourage American craftsmanship in the decorative arts, which included jewelry, furniture, and ceramics. The American Arts and Crafts movement for ceramics began in the 1870's ended by the 1920.
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The Arts and Crafts movement did not promote a particular style. The movement advocated for reform as a critique of industrial labor. The Arts and Crafts proponents called for an end to the division of labor and advanced the designer as craftsman.