{"product_id":"a-theory-of-craft-function-and-aesthetic-expression-paperback","title":"A Theory of Craft: Function and Aesthetic Expression - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHoward Risatti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is craft? How is it different from fine art or design? In \u003ci\u003eA Theory of Craft\u003c\/i\u003e, Howard Risatti examines these issues by comparing handmade ceramics, glass, metalwork, weaving, and furniture to painting, sculpture, photography, and machine-made design from Bauhaus to the Memphis Group. He describes craft as uniquely blending function with a deeper expression of human values that transcend culture, time, and space. Craft must articulate a role for itself in contemporary society, says Risatti; otherwise it will be absorbed by fine art or design, and its singular approach to understanding the world will be lost. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is craft? How is it different from fine art or design? In A Theory of Craft, Howard Risatti examines these issues by comparing handmade ceramics, glass, metalwork, weaving, and furniture to painting, sculpture, photography, and machine-made design from Bauhaus to the Memphis Group. He describes craft as uniquely blending function with a deeper expression of human values that transcend culture, time, and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.2 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717528752191,"sku":"9781469600901","price":64.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b9c0e53ad66dc372ac707778257e1814.webp?v=1765078787","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/a-theory-of-craft-function-and-aesthetic-expression-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}