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Chapter 12: Crafts


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Chapter 12: Crafts

  1. Discuss the origins of the word craft. What are the crafts? What is craftsmanship? What's the difference between the fine arts and crafts? After all, most paintings are done by hand, so why aren't they called crafts? Explain fully, giving examples of craft items.

  2. Who was María Martínez, and why was she so important to the craft of pottery? What were her innovations? What did her works look like?

  3. Describe the process of glassmaking, mentioning several techniques used for forming glass. Why can glassmaking be so frustrating?

  4. Why is glass so suitable for windows and goblets? Why is clay so suitable for pots? Why is wood so suitable for musical instruments? Why is metal so suitable for jewelry? Imagine you are talking to an alien who doesn't understand earth's traditions or culture and give a detailed explanation of these craft materials and the reasons for their usage.

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