![]() ![]() Second, process is valued more than finished product in art. They focus on copying and imitating, and the final product is often identical to other children’s. Crafts, on the other hand, have specific targeted results. The results are unknown and based on self-expression rather than directions. She sees several strong distinctions between arts and crafts, specifically in the context of children’s projects. The question remains: what are the definitions of these categories?Īward-winning author and educational consultant on arts for children, Mary Anne Kohl, offers insight. ![]() However as Jane Livingston, an influential curator of African-American art, points out, “vernacular” and “folk art” are still outside of the high art category. Modernist America made a shift around the time of Duchamp and Warhol to include certain objects into museums and the high art canon such as the everyday items of “ready-mades” and the popular art of comics and prints. Peter Marizio, director of the museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the first venue of the Gee’s Bend quilts, posits that art museums must at once follow art trends but also set them, putting them in a unique spot, developing and obeying the high art canon in a constant cycle. However, many strongly supported the statement and appreciation for quilts as art has grown markedly from this monumental collection.Ĭreators across many mediums contest the handed-down distinctions between “art” and “craft,” so where do they come from? In fact, art museums hold the coveted position of determining these boundaries. Some critics vehemently disagreed with the overturning of such hierarchies and the context in which the quilts were placed. Although quilts are generally considered folk art, the Gee’s Bend Quilt Exhibition in 2002 pushed boundaries and broke ground in the high art scene through strategic staging and language. Art museums have long defined the canon of high art, and breaking into the inner circle of the permanent collection is arduous and at times near impossible. Unfortunately, these classifications are often handed down from higher authorities such as art critics and museums with little input from the people whose work is being categorized. Can a quilt be considered art?Ĭan a quilt be considered art? The contention of “art versus craft” is hotly debated as creators seek to migrate from the unwanted label of artisan to that of artist. Even if it is not right now, return when you have time, and let us know your thoughts. Yvonne of Quilting Jet Girl is also opening up her blog as a platform for discussion with a fascinating interview with her father-in-law about art vs. This is an important and relevant debate for us as quilters and makers, so I encourage you to sit down with a cup of tea and a biscuit to peruse and join the discussion. I have put together a booklet exploring the definitions of art and craft in the context of quilts, specifically considering the exhibition of the Gee's Bend quilts in 2002. So what do you think, makers? Are quilts art or they craft? Bending the Definitions: art versus craftĬan a quilt be considered art? The contention of “art versus craft” is hotly debated as creators seek to migrate from the unwanted label of artisan to that of artist. ![]()
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