The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the Arts and Crafts Movement were made up of writers, critics, and artists. The Pre-Raphaelites attempted to link the separate mediums of painting and illustration together and were fascinated by the medieval period, which was a frequent influence on their work. Similarly to the Pre-Raphaelites, the Arts and Crafts movement was strongly influenced by medieval craftsmanship, nature, and the value of beauty, simplicity, and utility. There was significant overlap between the two movements both in values and participants. William Morris, the English author, printer, and artist who is often credited as the father of the Arts and Crafts movement, was also part of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He started the Kelmscott Press to produce works of both artistic and literary merit.
