Art appeals to the mind and makes the connection emotionally, whereas craft only attracts people.Traditional crafts are everywhere to be seen in the UK’s built environment. It is the creation of goods of a utilitarian nature, to serve a human purpose. The craft has a tangible form (like moulding, carving, etc.). To sum up this article, we can say that art is something that expresses emotions or imagination. On the contrary, craft is the result of learned ability and experience.

Art is the consequence of an individual’s innate ability.

The duplicability of art forms is not possible while craft forms can easily be copied.

Craft can be quantified easily which is not in the case of art.

In contrast, the craft is the product of the mind.

There is a flow of emotion in art, which emerges from heart and soul.

Conversely, craft gives stress on the right use of tools and materials, and the application of technique.

Art gives particular attention to ideas, feelings and visual qualities.

On the other hand, craft serves human objectives.

Art is well known for serving an aesthetic purpose.

Art relies on artistic merit whereas craft is based on learned skills and technique.

Craft denotes a form of work, involving the creation of physical objects, by the use of hands and brain.

Art is described as an unstructured and open-ended form of work that expresses emotions, feelings, and vision.The difference between art and craft can be drawn clearly on the following grounds: It includes things made of hands like bird houses, mats, woven basket, embroidery, blankets, handbags, candles, jewellery, pottery, glass work and so on. It is a learned ability, which is acquired by a person through regular practice.

The purpose can be decorative or functional or both, depending on the use.Ĭraft is a product of the mind that attracts people. It is defined as the production of those objects that has utility for people. The term ‘craft’ implies an activity involving skill and experience in the creation handmade tangible objects that fulfil a particular purpose. It has a limitless expression and endless interpretation, which depends on the person. ‘Monalisa,’ the famous painting, made by Leonardo DA Vinci is a great example of it.Ī piece of art has an intended meaning that provokes a person’s feelings. It is an open-ended, unstructured form of work that cannot be reproducible. It includes painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, architecture, etc. We define the term ‘art’ is an expression and application of imagination, feelings, thoughts, ideas or any other human creativity, in a visual form, having aesthetic and emotional value.

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