The difference between art and craft can be drawn clearly on the following grounds:

1. Art is described as an unstructured and open-ended form of work; that expresses emotions, feelings, and vision. Craft denotes a form of work, involving the creation of physical objects, by the use of hands and brain.
2. Art relies on artistic merit whereas craft is based on learned skills and technique.
3. Art is well known for serving an aesthetic purpose. On the other hand, craft serves human objectives.
4. Art gives particular attention to ideas, feelings and visual qualities. Conversely, craft gives stress on the right use of tools and materials, and the application of technique.
5. There is a flow of emotion in art, which emerges from heart and soul. In contrast, the craft is the product of the mind.
6. Craft can be quantified easily which is not in the case of art.
7. The duplicability of art forms is not possible while craft forms can easily be copied.
8. Art is the consequence of an individual’s innate ability. On the contrary, craft is the result of learned ability and experience.

Point of the art & craft:

Art vs craft:

Art and craft have always been closely linked and entwined. We often speak of ‘arts and crafts’ as one discipline or activity, but are they actually the same thing? 

Both art and craft are forms of visual creativity that are frequently juxtaposed. Many people do not perceive a difference between art and craft. However, art is different from craft for several reasons. This article will explore the differences and commonalities between art and craft. 

What Is Art?

Art is an expression and application of imagination and creative skill. There are seven general forms of art, but when we speak of art compared to craft, we refer to the creative visual arts. The creative visual arts are traditionally painting, sculpture, photography, or drawing. 

The purpose of creating a work of art is to make something that can be appreciated for its aesthetic beauty. Modern and contemporary art styles have moved away from being purely aesthetically pleasing and can also aim to create works with emotional impact that express their vision, ideas, or feelings. 

Visual art forms use technical proficiency and creativity to translate ideas and emotional power into a visual format. The debate around what should be called art is constant. Art is highly subjective, so what one viewer considers to be an artwork may not be perceived as art by someone else. There may never be a universal consensus on what constitutes art; it has changed and will continue to change over

What is Craft?

A craft or trade is a pastime or an occupation that requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled work. In a historical sense, particularly the Middle Ages and earlier, the term is usually applied to people occupied in small scale production of goods, or their maintenance, for example by tinkers. The traditional term craftsman is nowadays often replaced by artisan and by craftsperson.

Art by Arifa Akter(Ariza Craft):