In this episode, Davis Publications’ Fine Art Image Curator and Art Historian, Karl
Cole, joins the Creativity Department to talk about craft. Dive into a debate that is old as time – is craft art? Often implying skill and skill level, does the term diminish the work that goes into making a piece? What if it isn’t created in a traditional artistic medium. It’s a question to ponder, and it wouldn’t be a Coffee with Karl episode if he didn’t tie the topic back to art history! Hear about examples of craft as art from different periods in history and from a variety of cultures. Listen in and gather information to determine for yourself – is craft art?
In this episode, Davis Publications’ Fine Art Image Curator and Art Historian, Karl
Cole, joins the Creativity Department to talk about craft. Dive into a debate that is old as time – is craft art? Often implying skill and skill level, does the term diminish the work that goes into making a piece? What if it isn’t created in a traditional artistic medium. It’s a question to ponder, and it wouldn’t be a Coffee with Karl episode if he didn’t tie the topic back to art history! Hear about examples of craft as art from different periods in history and from a variety of cultures. Listen in and gather information to determine for yourself – is craft art?