工艺美术运动起源于19世纪下半叶的英国,是世界现代设计史上第一次真正意义上的设计运动,范围较小但影响深远。作家约翰·拉斯金、威廉·莫里斯是其主要代表人物,威廉·莫里斯是将拉斯金关于设计的理论付诸实践的第一人。本文通过对威廉·莫里斯设计思想、主要成就的简单分析,探讨了其对工艺美术运动的影响。 The arts and crafts movement in England, which originated in the second half of the 19th century, was the first truly design movement in the history of modern design in the world, with a small but far-reaching impact. Writers John Ruskin and William Morris are their main representatives, and William Morris is the first to put Raskin into his theory of design. Through a brief analysis of William Morris’ design thought and major achievements, this article explores its impact on the arts and crafts movement.