craft or fine art or what?

I don't know if I'm going to open up a hornets' nest - whether it be craftily or in a fine art style. Please, where does the line - if indeed there is one - come between the two?

This afternoon I was told that my work drops firmly into the craft category, yet in the past it's been accepted within fine art. Does anybody else have problems like this?

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Regards Susie

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Without question I see your work as 'Art' and a 'Fine Art' at that. Though I see craft as an 'art' as well it must have the additional feature of being functional. 'Art' feeds the soul, 'Craft art' feeds the soul does it's chores. I don't see one as being superior to the other. Just different things.

JMO, Donna

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For me there is no better definition than the quote below, And I'll passively resist anyone who disagrees with me!

:-)

Whoever works with their hands is a labourer. Whoever works with their hands, and their head is a craftsman. Whoever works with their hands, and their head, and their heart, is an artist.

- St. Francis of Assisi

Steve Bath UK

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Thanks for that Steve. I think I'll keep a copy by me in case of future need:-))

All the same, fine arts v crafts - is there still an area of contention or is that all behind us now?

Regards Susie

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Susie

I believe there is some contention, though I feel it is generally from those with a posterior(!) view. NOT Potters, they have a more balanced approach in my experience.

There is another fairly vulgar definition which I'm rather fond of:

If you can pee on it it's Art If you can pee in it it's Craft.

Steve Bath UK

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