Craft & Material Arts

3 books

Creation of functional and decorative objects using traditional and contemporary techniques. Examines ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, metalwork, and glass.

Goals

To understand craft traditions and material-based making. To analyze relationships between form, function, and material. To examine craft's cultural significance and contemporary relevance. To appreciate craftsmanship and material knowledge.

Why these books

Oftentimes we overlook people who work on crafts, either as a professional or amateur, when we think of artists. However, as 'Ingrained' makes clear, there is artistry to crafts and manual work.

Books

  • Cover of The Craftsman

    The Craftsman

    Richard Sennett, 2008

  • Cover of Shop Class as Soulcraft

    Shop Class as Soulcraft

    Matthew B. Crawford, 2009

  • Cover of Ingrained

    Ingrained

    Callum Robinson, 2024

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