Date | Tuesday 21st May 2019 |
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Time | 19:00 until 20:00 |
Meet At | Central Library, Carpenter Room Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ |
Organised By | Sheffield Libraries |
Description | Back in the 1990s, the Sheffield Peace Gardens were developed with two main sources of inspiration; John Ruskin and the traditions of ‘by hand’ craftsmanship, and Christopher Dresser and design for a machine age in which technologies would enable affordable production of well-designed objects. In this illustrated talk, Richard Watts discussed the development of Sheffield’s public realm and explores the tension between retaining craftsmanship while being to open to ways of production that make good design affordable and achievable. 2019 marks the bicentenary of Ruskin's birth and this is part of a season of talks, events and activities at Sheffield Central Library celebrating the ideas and legacies of John Ruskin Events are all free but must be booked in advance via www.sheffieldlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk |
Phone No. | No information available |
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Website | http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/libraries-sheffield-9795467632 |
Type of Event | Talk |
Primary Focus | General Interest |
Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | No |
Suitable for Families | No |