Interesting that Arts and Crafts is a subforum. The term is in everyday use, but does anybody really make a distinction between the two?
When does 'art' cease to be art and become 'craft'? Exactly where is the dividing line?
I heard a Japanese furniture maker give a speech last year, in which he described the difference in a fairly simple to understand way:
Craft is work designed to specific tolerances and for a specific purpose. Art is more personal, more freeform and entirely speculative.
It's an interesting distinction. Not one that I entirely agree with, but interesting nonetheless. So, I thought I'd share it and see whether anyone else had any thoughts on the matter.
I should apologize in advance for starting a philosophical thread, and hope it won't distract people too much from the ongoing and entirely vital discussion about the tea parties.
When does 'art' cease to be art and become 'craft'? Exactly where is the dividing line?
I heard a Japanese furniture maker give a speech last year, in which he described the difference in a fairly simple to understand way:
Craft is work designed to specific tolerances and for a specific purpose. Art is more personal, more freeform and entirely speculative.
It's an interesting distinction. Not one that I entirely agree with, but interesting nonetheless. So, I thought I'd share it and see whether anyone else had any thoughts on the matter.
I should apologize in advance for starting a philosophical thread, and hope it won't distract people too much from the ongoing and entirely vital discussion about the tea parties.