15 Questions
Craft, as discussed in the text, is often associated with activities involving ___.
Knowledge of herbs and materials
In the context of craft, the association with witchcraft reflects a connection to ___.
Exploitation of nature
Craft, when translated to kôgei in Japan, is sometimes viewed at the same level as ___.
Artists
The term 'handicrafts' in English can evoke images of ___.
Grandmother sewing clothes
Craft, in the older understanding, was associated with the cunning of ___.
Witches
Which term best describes craft as discussed in the lecture?
A historical and social construct
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with craft based on the lecture?
Industrialization
What distinguishes the objects shown in Slide 3 from those in Slide 2?
Artistic value
According to the lecture, what is one similarity between the objects in Slide 2 and Slide 3?
Similar techniques used
How does the lecture suggest the perception of craft has evolved over time?
From being only technically focused to a historical and social construct
What is a common misconception associated with craft?
It is exclusively professional work.
How does feminist theory connect craft with witchcraft?
By linking witches to women healers with deep herbal knowledge.
Why have crafts sometimes been associated with the idea of deceit?
Due to the transformation of nature for human benefit.
How does craft challenge the dichotomy between hand-made and machine-made products?
Craft involves deep knowledge of materials and their manipulation.
What characterizes craft as discussed in the text?
Involving a wide spectrum between professional and amateur.
Explore the definition of craft as a historical and social construct in the first lecture of the History of Modern Crafts course. Discover various possible definitions and the origins of the term 'craft'.
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