>[!INFO] >This is one of the [[Symbolic values]] of craft. >Editor: [[Kevin Murray]] Art makes our world beautiful and meaningful. The formal art world is constituted by museums, galleries, auction houses and art departments  in universities. This world produces art objects that adorn our private and  public spaces. The aesthetic dimension also applies to objects we use in everyday life, such as a naturally glazed coffee cup. As well as being recognised as an  art form in itself, craft enables us to live a more beautiful life through the objects we  use and exchange as gifts.  The artistic value of craft applies to two domains. In everyday life, it adorns our world with beautiful objects. Institutionally, craft is recognised as a distinct art form in galleries, museums, university departments, collections and publications. Underlying both is the Arts and Crafts Movement which emerged in late nineteenth-century England and was taken up internationally, especially in Japan. This led to the studio craft movement of the twentieth- century, which valued originality and individual expression. Today this constitutes the field of contemporary craft. ### Key Claims %% DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: start ```dataview list summary from #claim AND [[Aesthetic value of craft]] ``` %% - [[Weft/Claims/Claim - Craft beautifies our everyday life.md|Claim - Craft beautifies our everyday life]]: Unlike fine arts, which are limited to the gallery, craft products bring creativity into everyday life. This is possible through a variety of functions, such as clothing, containing and adornment. - [[Weft/Claims/Claim - Craft enhances creativity.md|Claim - Craft enhances creativity]]: Problems can often be solved by use of the hands. - [[Weft/Claims/Claim - Craft is an established art form.md|Claim - Craft is an established art form]]: Craft is represented by a large network of galleries, museums, festivals and prizes. - [[Weft/Claims/Claim - Craft is experiencing a resurgence of popular interest.md|Claim - Craft is experiencing a resurgence of popular interest]]: There is great interest today in craft participation, particularly pottery. - [[Weft/Claims/Claim - Handmade is beautiful.md|Claim - Handmade is beautiful]]: Handmade objects are more beautiful because they are unique and reflect a personal touch. Objects skilfully made with care by hand are also likely to be long-lasting. Slight imperfections and irregularities give the object value. %% DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: end %%