how would you define the difference between fine art and craft projects? exctly what is it that makes a piece one or the other?
2007-04-20 20:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by amanda a 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
A craft is a handmade object that usually has function. Quilting and pottery are two examples of crafts. They can require all the skill and ability of fine art and to me, are beautiful in their "purposeful" nature. Anyone, regardless of their level of education, can understand and appreciate a handmade coffee cup!
Fine Arts are works that serve no distinct "function". It is true that fine arts record historical events and people, but as for day-to-day usefulness, fine art isn't. Fine Arts are a mystery because they fill a void in people's lives...a desire for beauty, imagination and expression. As far as I know, humans are the only living things that make "art".
2007-04-21 00:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by SouthernGrits 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine art is sculpture, drawing, photography, or painting. A craft is anything made of fabric, dolls, scrapbooking, woodworking, etc
2007-04-20 20:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
craft have something to do with cutting or molding. fine art has some thing to do with painting or drawing.
2007-04-20 21:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jeniv the Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not
2007-04-20 20:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋