Craft Versus Fine Art

Explore the distinction between craft and fine art in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into various artistic mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, jewelry, metalwork, furniture, and ceramics. Examine the historical significance of Morris & Company and their impact on ornamental and useful wares. Investigate ancient Aegean art forms such as Kamares ware jugs and the Harvester Vase. Analyze Greek pottery styles from Dipylon to Corinthian black-figure amphorae. Learn about ceramic creation techniques like slab construction, coiling, and throwing, as well as quality levels from earthenware to porcelain. Watch demonstrations of glass blowing and tapestry weaving to understand these intricate processes. Study influential works by artists like Anni Albers, Pablo Picasso, and Robert Rauschenberg, exploring how they blur the lines between craft and fine art.