After reading this article I don't think I could quite agree with Ivins. Ivins talks about the differentiation between design and craftsmanship, comparing them to music and composers. This reminded me of the last topic where we discussed the 'difference' between art and craft, and that is precisely why I disagree with him. I understand that he is pointing out that they are two different set of skills. Ivins goes into detail, explaining the history ornament drawings and prints pertaining to etchings in furniture.
I do think it was quite interesting reading about the evolution of decorative art. I think it is easy to forget that people have been creating and making for thousands of years and we are just part of a long line of that. I personally never thought of art as a skill passed down over thousands of years of collecting knowledge, and to be honest when I do think of that my brain explodes. I enjoyed this reading, I respect anyone who puts as much pride into their work as Ivins does.
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