History of Modern Crafts: Module 1
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Craft, as discussed in the text, is often associated with activities involving ___.

  • Intellectual abilities
  • Knowledge of herbs and materials (correct)
  • Aesthetic appreciation
  • Physical strength

In the context of craft, the association with witchcraft reflects a connection to ___.

  • Exploitation of nature (correct)
  • Deceitful practices
  • Demonic magic
  • Feminist theory

Craft, when translated to kôgei in Japan, is sometimes viewed at the same level as ___.

  • Artists (correct)
  • Hobbyists
  • Deceivers
  • Professionals

The term 'handicrafts' in English can evoke images of ___.

<p>Grandmother sewing clothes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Craft, in the older understanding, was associated with the cunning of ___.

<p>Witches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes craft as discussed in the lecture?

<p>A historical and social construct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with craft based on the lecture?

<p>Industrialization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the objects shown in Slide 3 from those in Slide 2?

<p>Artistic value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the lecture, what is one similarity between the objects in Slide 2 and Slide 3?

<p>Similar techniques used (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the lecture suggest the perception of craft has evolved over time?

<p>From being only technically focused to a historical and social construct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception associated with craft?

<p>It is exclusively professional work. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does feminist theory connect craft with witchcraft?

<p>By linking witches to women healers with deep herbal knowledge. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have crafts sometimes been associated with the idea of deceit?

<p>Due to the transformation of nature for human benefit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does craft challenge the dichotomy between hand-made and machine-made products?

<p>Craft involves deep knowledge of materials and their manipulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes craft as discussed in the text?

<p>Involving a wide spectrum between professional and amateur. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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