Joyce Lee on sat 30 aug 03
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From: "John Baymore"
To: "Joyce Lee"
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 6:01 AM
Subject: Artists: status in society (long)
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From: John Baymore, 76506,3102
To: Clayart, INTERNET:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Date: 8/29/2003 1:33 PM
RE: Artists: status in society (long)
I was referring to the distintion between "craftsperson," which is applied
to ANYONE making anything in any
sort of conceivable craft media, regardless of quality or style, and
"craftsman" which is applied to someone who practices their craft with
skill
and finesse. One has only to look at the contemporary small-town Church
craft sale to see "craftspeople" selling charming napkin-holders made out
of
colorful pipe cleaners or plastic bread-bag ties. How did "craftsperson"
become the catch-all for every tacky craft form (as well as legitimate fine
craft), while craftsman implies skill and quality?
Vince,
Hum....... I don't see that kind of distinction at all. For myself, I use
"craftsperson" as a gender neutral term that the term "craftsmen" is not.
best,
..................john
John Baymore
River Bend Pottery
22 Riverbend Way
Wilton, NH 03086-5812 USA
JBaymore@compuserve.com
http://www.JohnBaymore.com
603-654-2752 (studio)
800-900-1110 (studio)
"Earth, Water, and Fire Noborigama Woodfiring Workshop: August 15-24,
2003"
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