Isabella Rosner

Dr. Isabella Rosner, an art historian specializing in 17th-19th century material culture, joins comedian Cariad Lloyd for a lively discussion. They explore the Arts and Crafts Movement's origins as a response to industrialization, championed by William Morris and figures like Gertrude Jekyll. The conversation highlights the movement's ideals of accessible art and craftsmanship, its emphasis on social empowerment, and the romanticization of medieval artistry. They also discuss the ironic evolution of Morris's 'Strawberry Thief' design from art to mass-produced items.

Textile historian Isabella Rosner discusses the unexpected opulence in seventeenth-century Quaker girls' embroidery, challenging stereotypes and revealing the complexities of their identities through intricate needlework and elaborate shadow boxes.