1905 - 1998

Ficha técnica

  • Top 3 works: A Church in Rapallo, Italy
  • Art period: Modern
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Lifespan: 93 years
  • Died: 1998
  • Museums on this site: Smallhythe Place

The Life and Versatility of Edward Carrick

Born in London, United Kingdom, Edward Carrick was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned the realms of film design, illustration, and fine art. He was the son of the theatre practitioner and stage designer Edward Gordon Craig and the violinist Elena Fortuna Meo. To establish his own identity apart from his father, he changed his surname from Craig to Carrick. His artistic foundation was built while working alongside his father, eventually leading him to become a prominent art director for various film companies, including Associated Talking Pictures, Criterion Film, the Crown Film Unit, and Pinewood Studios. Beyond the silver screen, he was a writer and biographer, notably authoring a biography of his father titled Gordon Craig: the story of his life.

Artistic Contributions and Published Works

Carrick’s influence extended into education and literature through his various publications and artistic endeavors. In 1937, he opened the first school dedicated to the study of film design in London. His written works include the seminal Designing for Moving Pictures (1941), Meet the Common People (1942), and Art and Design in British Films (1948). As a fine artist, he produced paintings, drawings, and prints, and he also worked as an illustrator for figures such as Edward James. His creative legacy is reflected in his diverse body of work, which includes stage designs and contributions to the Grubb Group to support struggling artists.

Perguntas e Respostas

Quais cores Edward Carrick utilizou com mais frequência?

O uso da cor em Edward Carrick, através das obras listadas em este site, pode ser estudado na página DNA da Paleta do artista.

Que sentimentos as obras de Edward Carrick expressam?

As obras de Edward Carrick podem ser exploradas por humor na página Coleção por Humor, que organiza as artes de acordo com seus humores registrados.

Onde as obras de Edward Carrick estão organizadas por cor?

A página Índice de Cores organiza as obras de Edward Carrick por cor.

Onde as obras de Edward Carrick estão agrupadas por palavras-chave?

A página Por palavras-chave de Edward Carrick agrupa as obras do artista por palavras-chave.

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Pergunta 1:
What was Edward Carrick's original last name before he changed it?
Pergunta 2:
Which book, published in 1941, became a seminal work for students of film design?
Pergunta 3:
Who was Edward Carrick's father?
Pergunta 4:
In which city was Edward Carrick born?
Pergunta 5:
Which film company did Carrick work for during the Second World War?