Definition of art: the quality, production, expression, or realm, according toaesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or ofmore than ordinary significance.
Definition of craft: an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, esp.manual skill: the craft of a mason.
http://dictionary.reference.com/
"Craft work is skilled work." It involves technique. Craft is usually associated with producing useful objects. Art "expresses emotion." Works of art express emotion and feeling.
http://www.denisdutton.com/rnz_craft.htm
"Crafts – traditionally – were about using a handmade process to achieve an end result." Practical things such as furniture or clothing. "Art is generally about aesthetics rather than function."
There is a difference between arts and crafts but they can also be used together. "Craft can be art and art can be craft."
http://tanglecrafts.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/the-difference-between-art-and-craft/
Great definitions Brooke. I would like for you to address the second half of the reflection: "Is one more important than another in the elementary art curriculum? Why or why not?"
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