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jan 23 7:27pm | last reply jan 23 9:06pm
two sources that stood out to me regarding the argument were elizabeth wolfes article and the video \the definition of art\. in the video the host mentioned many quotes from artist around the world and throughout history, one quote that stuck out to me was one by ralph waldo emerson \the conscious utterance of thought, by speech or action, to any end, is art.\ i took it as art is everywhere not just photographs or paintings but speech and action, things that we do every day. then what is craft and that is where elizabeth wolfes article comes in. she is not some extraordinary artist but someone who likes to dabble in card making and scrapbooks. at the end of her article, she states that craft did not come from the great artists we know but from ordinary people that made something special. the other video and reading had information defining what art is and what craft is. after reading and watching them all, art and craft can be interchangeable. knitting can be art just as painting can be a craft.
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This is a response to the discussion thread, agreeing with the core point that art and craft are interchangeable, expanding on the examples and sources mentioned. It validates the Emerson quote and Wolfe's perspective, adding a personal touch to reinforce the idea.

Answer:

I completely agree with your take on art and craft being interchangeable! Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote really drives home how art is rooted in intentional, meaningful expression—something we do in small, daily acts just as much as in gallery pieces. Elizabeth Wolfe's perspective is such a vital counter to the idea that "art" only belongs to celebrated artists; ordinary people making something with care (like card making or scrapbooking) is where so much of our most relatable, heartfelt creative work lives.

Your example of knitting as art and painting as craft is perfect too—at the end of the day, it's about the intent and the meaning behind the creation, not a rigid label. Great connections between the sources!