1905 - 1998

Kort fakta

  • Works on this site: 1
  • Also known as:
    • Craig Edward A.
    • Edward Craig
    • Edward Anthony Craig
    • Edward A. Craig
    • Edward Anthony Carrick Craig
  • Museums on this site: Smallhythe Place
  • Top-ranked work: A Church in Rapallo, Italy
  • Lifespan: 93 years
  • Top 3 works: A Church in Rapallo, Italy

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.

Spørsmål og svar

Kan jeg bla gjennom Edward Carrick sine verk etter stemning?

Edward Carrick sine verk kan utforskes etter stemning på artistens Kunst etter stemning-side, hvor kunstverkene er organisert etter deres tilhørende stemninger.

Hvor kan jeg se Edward Carrick sine kunstverk i et 3D-galleri?

Edward Carrick sine kunstverk kan oppleves i et 3D-galleri på artistens side Virtuelt 3D-galleri.

Kan jeg bla gjennom verkene til Edward Carrick etter kunstretning?

Siden Alle kunstretninger grupperer Edward Carrick sine kunstverk etter kunstretning.

Finnes det en oversikt over alle motivene Edward Carrick malte?

Utforsk Edward Carrick sine verk etter motiv på kunstnerens Motivatlas-side.

Kort quiz

Det er kun ett riktig svar på hvert spørsmål.

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