Episode 154 - Coffee with Karl: The Fine Art of Craft
Laura and Matt GrundlerKarl Cole
Is craft art? It’s a debate as old as time. Implying skill or skill level, using the word “craft” to describe fine art can be taken derogatorily. The term could be thought to diminish the work of an artist. However, it has recently enjoyed a revival in many mediums to denote a considerable amount of time and care taken during making. So how does this reflect in the world of art? Davis Publications’ Fine Art Images Curator and Art Historian, Karl Cole, joins The Creativity Department for a new Coffee with Karl episode about just that! Learn about art forms from different periods in history and cultures where art is decorative and serves a functional purpose. Listen in to determine for yourself—is craft art?
