How does Sennett describe the role of the "thinking hand" in craftsmanship?

As a form of embodied intelligence developed through repetition.

How does craft differ from industrial design according to Risatti?

Craft focuses on manual execution and material control.

Why did Ruskin value imperfection in craftsmanship over industrial virtuosity?

He saw it as a source of creative experimentation and meaning.

How did the Enlightenment’s emphasis on sympathy, as discussed by Adam Smith and David Hume, relate to craftsmanship?

It suggested that moral insight could balance mechanization’s rationality.

Why do artists sometimes distort or stylize their work?

To make sure it is seen as art rather than reality.

According to Risatti (2007), what is a key How does Risatti (2007) argue that craft contributes to cultural identity?

By preserving traditional techniques and emphasizing material authenticity.

What is the key difference between how we engage with craft objects and sculptures?

We only look at sculptures, but we touch and use craft objects.

Which of the following best describes an indexical sign?

A mark that indicates the presence of something, like a footprint.

What is an essential aspect of craftsmanship according to Howard Risatti?

Mastery of technique and manual skill.

According to Risatti, how does craft differ from fine art in terms of representation?

Craft objects exist as themselves, with their primary functionality.

Why does the meaning of fine arts change over time?

Social values & cultural conventions evolve, altering their interpretation.

What does Risatti argue is the primary distinction between fine art and craft?

The difference between physical utility and communicative function.

What was one key difference between replicants and robots according to Sennett’s concept of "mirror-tools"?

Replicants mimic human functions, while robots enhance human capabilities.

What distinguishes fine arts from crafts in terms of their purpose?

Fine arts fulfill social needs, while crafts serve physiological needs.

What did Denis Diderot’s Encyclopédie use to address the challenge of documenting tacit craft knowledge?

Carefully designed illustrations.

What semiotic framework does Risatti use to analyze craft objects?

Categorization of signs (iconic, indexical, symbolic)

What is a key distinction between craft and fine art discussed in the text?

Craft emerges from both physical necessity and social conventions.

What is the main difference between fine art and craft?

Fine art is about meaning, while craft is about function.

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1
According to Risatti, which philosopher helped separate craft from fine art by redefining aesthetics?
Michel Foucault
Aristotle
Plato
Immanuel Kant
2
How does Sennett describe the role of the "thinking hand" in craftsmanship?
As a purely instinctive ability requiring no practice.
As a form of embodied intelligence developed through repetition.
As a replacement for modern tools and technology.
As a skill that only applies to intellectual trades.
3
How does craft differ from industrial design according to Risatti?
Craft does not require technical skills.
Craft prioritizes mass production.
Craft focuses on manual execution and material control.
Industrial design is more artistic.
4
Why did Ruskin value imperfection in craftsmanship over industrial virtuosity?
He thought it made products more durable.
He believed it saved time and reduced costs.
He saw it as a source of creative experimentation and meaning.
He wanted to simplify production processes.
5
How did the Enlightenment’s emphasis on sympathy, as discussed by Adam Smith and David Hume, relate to craftsmanship?
It encouraged craftsmen to prioritize efficiency over empathy.
It rejected the idea of human connection in craftwork.
It suggested that moral insight could balance mechanization’s rationality.
It focused solely on intellectual progress over practical skills.
6
Why do artists sometimes distort or stylize their work?
Because they lack technical skill
To make sure it is seen as art rather than reality.
To make their work more colorful
To make it easier to sell.
7
According to Risatti (2007), what is a key How does Risatti (2007) argue that craft contributes to cultural identity?
By focusing solely on aesthetic appeal, disregarding function.
By preserving traditional techniques and emphasizing material authenticity.
By replicating standardized designs for global markets.
By rejecting all forms of modern technology and progress.
8
What is the key difference between how we engage with craft objects and sculptures?
Craft objects are only for viewing, sculptures can’t be touched.
There’s no difference; they are both used the same way.
Sculptures are for daily use, while craft objects are purely decorative.
We only look at sculptures, but we touch and use craft objects.
9
Which of the following best describes an indexical sign?
A decorative design with no inherent meaning.
A symbol that represents something based on cultural agreement.
A mark that indicates the presence of something, like a footprint.
A sign that resembles what it represents, like a painting of a horse.
10
What is an essential aspect of craftsmanship according to Howard Risatti?
Mastery of technique and manual skill.
Mass production.
Lack of function in objects.
Artistic improvisation.
11
According to Risatti, how does craft differ from fine art in terms of representation?
Both craft and fine art create symbolic signs.
Fine art objects are always functional.
Craft objects exist as themselves, with their primary functionality.
Craft objects function as substitutes for real things.
12
Why does the meaning of fine arts change over time?
Artworks physically deteriorate, making them harder to interpret.
Governments dictate new meanings for old artworks.
Social values & cultural conventions evolve, altering their interpretation.
Artists constantly modify their own work.
13
What does Risatti argue is the primary distinction between fine art and craft?
The difference between physical utility and communicative function.
The materials used in their creation.
The historical value assigned to each discipline.
The artist’s level of skill and training.
14
What was one key difference between replicants and robots according to Sennett’s concept of "mirror-tools"?
Replicants enhance human capabilities, while robots mimic human functions.
Replicants are always mechanical, while robots are digital.
Replicants mimic human functions, while robots enhance human capabilities.
Replicants require human control, while robots operate independently.
15
What distinguishes fine arts from crafts in terms of their purpose?
Fine arts fulfill social needs, while crafts serve physiological needs.
Crafts are never considered artistic.
Fine arts are always religious, while crafts are not.
Crafts are more valuable than fine arts.
16
What did Denis Diderot’s Encyclopédie use to address the challenge of documenting tacit craft knowledge?
Mathematical formulas.
Detailed verbal descriptions alone.
Carefully designed illustrations.
Interviews with artisans only.
17
What semiotic framework does Risatti use to analyze craft objects?
Theory of forms.
Theory of labor
Aesthetic judgment.
Categorization of signs (iconic, indexical, symbolic)
18
What was Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man used to represent?
Blueprint for buildings.
Perfect human form.
Abstract art.
Mathematical principles.
19
What is a key distinction between craft and fine art discussed in the text?
Fine art follows strict rules, while craft is always improvisational.
Craft is always functional, while fine art is purely decorative.
Craft emerges from both physical necessity and social conventions.
Fine art is always based on nature, while craft is man-made.
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What is the main difference between fine art and craft?
Fine art is about meaning, while craft is about function.
Craft is more expensive than fine art.
Fine art is decorative, while craft is useful.
Fine art is made with paint, while craft is made with clay.

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