Many works of art exhibited in museums were once used as domestic objects in the home or as tools for their work.

Review
Review the assigned reading to prepare for this discussion.
Support your discussion with two or more specific works of art from this week’s resources.
– https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/
– https://artsandculture.google.com/
Include images of your selected works of art on the forum.
Before posting:
– Take a close look at the artworks you plan to reference in your post. Look for as many details in the artworks as you can find to connect to the discussion and support the ideas you plan to express.
Respond
Many works of art exhibited in museums were once used as domestic objects in the home or as tools for their work.
– What makes a functional object from everyday life, such as a quilt, a chair, or a porcelain vase; a work of art?
– Is there a difference between art and craft? Explain.
Discuss the historical definition of fine art and craft.
– In what ways have the definitions of fine art and craft changed over time in the western world?
– How do these ideas fit into your personal definition of art?

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