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#8 The Arts and Craft Movement 

            There is no better people on the planet that are influenced by arts and crafts as a a sorority girl. I want to express apologies if this is found stereotypical because it is meant in quite the opposite way. Developing objects that enhance the way we see the world and keeping them as memories is a way for a sisterhood bond to be locked for years to come.
            


  A quote from HistoryofGraphicdesingn.com 

also similarly states, “During the 1880s and 1890s the Arts and Crafts movement was underpinned by a number of societies and guilds that sought to establish democratic artistic communities united for the common good. These ranged from exhibition cooperatives to communes based on socialist and religious ideals.” As a sister in Delta Zeta, I can pin point key elements in the arts and craft’s revolution that if they ceased to exist, Sorority life would probably crumble as we all know it. 
            Initially developed in the British Isles, the Arts and crafts movement was a way to advocate for traditional craftsmanship that was pretty much anti-industrial revolution. Applied in crafts were medieval, romantic, styles of decoration. For example, large glass building expo halls allowing people to come together to view and sell their goods can inspire one just one person to create for themselves. Also, here, this set-in motion economic and social reform. Among this were a group of friends who had first hand experienced the industrial revolution and utilized a shared love of Romantic Literature to advocate for social reform. Eventually, they became a brotherhood. 

            The Arts and Craft’s movement inspired people however, it mostly brought them together with shared interests and goals for the future. Delta Zeta does that for me and has inspired my creativity beyond measure. I am inspired by older sisters with their words and their wisdom. When tasked with creating a decorative paddle with no limits for your mentor in the sorority, I could push my limits and it would not be without the support that if I were to fail I was surrounded by those who shared my values. Shared values is what set the arts and crafts revolution blazing and shared values are what brought people together. 









http://www.historygraphicdesign.com/industrial-revolution/the-arts-and-crafts-movement

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