Arts and Crafts Movement Quiz

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Craft workshops have often been a site of:

Environmental conservation
Political activism
Historical preservation
Technological innovation (correct)

Which revolution happened in the craft workshop?

French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Scientific Revolution (correct)
Digital Revolution

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged as a reaction to the changes brought about by:

Enlightenment
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution (correct)
Renaissance

According to Oxford Languages, a machine is defined as a device that:

Transmits a force or directs its application (D) Signup and view all the answers

Craft, as discussed in the text, involves a deep knowledge of materials, tools, and:

Machines (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is often defined in opposition to mechanization and technology?

Craft (A) Signup and view all the answers

What led to the decline of guilds after the 16th century?

Subcontracted manufacturing work by former masters (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did merchant capitalists profit from the subcontracted manufacturing system?

Providing materials, paying by size or weight, and selling goods for profits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What encouraged the shift from home-based production to centralized production in urban factories?

Development of new technologies and complex machinery (A) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the rationalization of production have on the factory workers' productivity?

It increased productivity without regard to worker skills or experience (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why were young low-class women often employed in factories during the industrial revolution?

To benefit from cheap labor and the division of labor system (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which technological advancement caused environmental issues in industrial production?

Use of electricity and fuel for motorized machinery (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did factory workers differ from artisans in terms of working conditions?

Factory workers faced strict supervision and disciplinary actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What led to the growth of urban centers and rural exodus during the industrial revolution?

Shift from home-based production to centralized factory production (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the early modern period, where were most goods made?

In home-based settings or small workshops (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the growth of the market and rise of capitalism affect artisanal control over production?

It led to the decline of artisanal control due to subcontracting (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of the increased efficiency and higher profit margins for industrial capitalists?

They invested in more machinery and spent money on luxury goods. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the major criticisms of the industrial factory system?

Economic, psychological, aesthetic, and social criticisms. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the labor rights achieved through the labor movement?

Minimum wages, the 8-hour work day, and compensation for work-related illnesses or injuries. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major aspect behind the development of the British Arts and Crafts movement?

The lack of connection between workers and consumers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the response to the criticism of the industrial factory system?

Government intervention to regulate working conditions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the industrial factory system play in the Arts and Crafts movement?

The movement was a reaction against the industrial factory system. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of technology according to the provided text?

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes craft production from modern industry?

The degree of autonomy, independence, and control in the production process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used by David Pye to describe work that involves a high degree of risk and uncertainty?

Workmanship of risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

When does the 'workmanship of certainty' tend to occur?

In automation and quantity production (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the 'workmanship of risk'?

A completely unique product (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the maker in the 'workmanship of certainty'?

The result of the product is outside of the maker's control (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the degree of control a maker has over the production process and the potential for variation and error?

The more control a maker has, the more potential for variation and error (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a highly regulated production process?

A uniform range of products (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between division of labor and uniformity of results in production?

The more division of labor, the more uniformity of results (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the 'workmanship of risk'?

The process is highly regulated: there is no time or space for exploration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Craft workshops

Sites for technological innovation and skill development.

Scientific Revolution

A period of major advances in science and thought.