Art and Craft, or the plural “Art & Craft” is a catchall phrase for creative practices that fall into the category of either art or crafts. Anything that can be considered decorative design or handicraft falls under the umbrella of art&craft.
What Is Art?
Art is an expression and application of imagination and creative skill. There are seven general forms of art.
The creative visual arts are traditionally painting, sculpture, photography, or drawing.
Modern and contemporary art styles aim to create works with emotional impact that express their vision, ideas, or feelings.
Visual art forms use technical proficiency and creativity to translate ideas and emotional power into a visual format.
What Is Crafts?
A craft or trade is traditionally a hobby or an occupation that requires skilled workers to produce an item. Crafts can include weaving, carving, pottery, embroidery, macrame, beading, sewing, quilting, etc.
Historically crafts were made by a craftsperson; a title applied to people who were occupied in the small-scale production or maintenance of goods. Craft may also be referred to as “handicraft,” with their hand-made nature distinguishing them from other mass-made, readily available products.
Types of Craft Art
Crafting includes a variety of art forms, from sculpture and metalwork to knitting and printing. These crafts can all be divided into five basic types based on their form and purpose: textile, decorative, paper, functional, and fashion crafts.
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