he American Arts and Craft Movement was a response to the decline of personal craftsmanship brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Poorly crafted and overly decorated objects characterize these machine-made products of industrialization. Recognizing these flaws, a few late-19th century English writers and designers initiated what is known as the Arts and Crafts Movement. The movement stressed superior craftsmanship and honest simplicity of design attributes which are both timeless and universally treasured.