Difference between Arts & Crafts?

[raysnkaysmom]

I saw this quote, and it got me thinking...
what really is the difference between an art and a craft??


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Writing is a craft not an art. ~ William Zinsser

 

[BeachGirlFLA]

What I just found (when I looked it up) is that art is created for its beauty while a craft is something that is supposed to have a purpose/usefulness.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

I'd say that art is the finished product, and that craft (or to craft) is the creation of art.

 

[teacups]

Rembrandt vs those hats with beer cans knitted into them.

 

[autumnsmommy]

Rembrandt vs those hats with beer cans knitted into them.

Hey, my grandma made those!


I was going to say anything involving a hot glue gun

Actually I would view it as one of a kind vs mass production.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Rembrandt vs those hats with beer cans knitted into them.

LOL

I guess I picture art being something beautiful in its own right...
and a craft is a talent someone may have to make something simple??

Its hard to explain....

The other night tho, I watched "Man on Fire'..and I loved a quote in there :

"Any man can be an artist, it depends on what he's good at"
(goes on to say)
"Creasys art is death. He's about to paint his masterpiece"