Sunday, September 19, 2010

Art Vs. Design Vs. Craft

Art, it's a form of expression, everything around that's visibly. It's a way to enter someone's soul, see their true self and connect without words. Art is anything the eye can see, it's a story, there is meaning to ever part of the creation. To me, it's giving someone the right to look past your physical presence, and being able to see what lies underneath the skin, and lies within the heart and mind. Something we feel, it speaks without words, and motivates, it happens without even trying. Art isn't something planned, it's what we feel, an emotional adventure. There is no definite meaning behind the creation, no right or wrong interpretation of a piece, it speaks to everyone. Art is something that speaks to our emotions, and sets our minds to see beyond what they eye views, to see what lies behind, the intention and feeling we tend to overlook.

Design, is more of a planned venture than art is, it has a definite meaning, for specific people. Design is created to make a point, to let ideas come out in ways words can't express; for a target audience. The intention is to have people see a certain view point. Design is more of a blueprint to creating art. For it to be a design, there has to be a guideline, a reason to make the piece. It's a project, a thought process. There has to be a purpose behind design, unlike in art, which can be created just from being inspired.

Craft, is art, but with a function, something in need of actual skills. Craftsmanship is an art form, but it has to be done skillfully, by careful hands. There is generally no room for error in craft, while in art, errors just give more meaning to the artwork. Craft is determined by steadiness of hand, and the functionality of the piece.

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