A. H. Mackmurdo

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Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (December 12, 1851 – March 15, 1942) was a progressive English architect and designer, who influenced the Arts and Crafts Movement, notably through the Century Guild, which he set up in partnership with Selwyn Image in 1882.

Mackmurdo was a pupil of John Ruskin from 1873, whom he had accompanied to Italy and had apprenticed in the architectural office of James Brooks at 28 Southompton Street in London. Brooks was known for his Gothic revival churches.

The Century Guild was one of a number of crafts guild that were set up in the 1880s, few with as much success as the Century Guild, from which a house might be completely furnished and in the production of which artists were encouraged to try their hand, as Mackmurdo himself mastered several crafts, including hammered copper and cabinet-making.

[edit] References

• Victorian Web: A.H. Mackmurdo, an Overview ("Arthur Heygote Mackmurdo" throughout)
• Pamela Todd, The Arts and Crafts Companion: Introduction: Philosophy & Background