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Is There a Difference Between Art and Craft? Instructional VideoIs There a Difference Between Art and Craft? Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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5:30
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2014
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Is There a Difference Between Art and Craft?

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How do we come to view objects and artifacts as art? What terms and ideas do we associate with craft instead? The distinction between art and craft may be subtle, but has profound roots in art history and the development of western culture. Discover the transition that was made from the medieval world of craft guild statutes to the birth of Renaissance humanism and the practice of placing greater value on individual creativity. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

humanism, the renaissance

Additional Tags

renaissance, humanism, craft guild, medieval guild, social studies

Pros

  • Descriptive images and engaging animations
  • Great video to illustrate depth and breadth of visual arts

Cons

  • Instructor may wish to periodically pause the video to clarify concepts, as it moves through material quickly

Common Core

SL.8.5 RH.6-8.7 RH.11-12.7

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