The Eye on Art series is intended to assist readers in understanding the various roles of art in society; each volume offers an in-depth exploration of a major artistic movement, medium, figure, or profession.; This title in Lucent's Eye on Art series looks at the ever popular Arts and Crafts movement that developed in the mid-19th century and encompassed simple, beautiful, and functional buildings, furniture, and decorative objects, such as ceramics, lighting; The creative impulse is an ancient and enduring feature of human expression. Art serves many purposes: to beautify, record, reflect, enlighten, and celebrate our existence. Eye on Art examines the rich and varied world of art. Major art movements, the art