Help with a word to describe

jonnyj

Hi all,
Im writing a report for college and for the life of me I cant come up with one word that combines the notion of "Art, Craft and Sculpture".

Its all driven by 1-imaganiation, 2-creativity and 3-working with hands, but craftmanship just doesnt cut it.

Any suggestions, getting desperate now.
thanks

Lobsterlady

jonnyj wrote: »

Hi all,
Im writing a report for college and for the life of me I cant come up with one word that combines the notion of "Art, Craft and Sculpture".

Its all driven by 1-imaganiation, 2-creativity and 3-working with hands, but craftmanship just doesnt cut it.

Any suggestions, getting desperate now.
thanks

Artistry?

slowburner

Art?

mathepac

Artisan, a person who does that combination of stuff?

slowburner

St. Thomas Aquinas-

A man who works with his hands, is a labourer. A man who works with his hands and his mind, is a craftsman. A man who works with his hands, mind and heart, is an artist.

This link might be worth reading to understand, describe and define 'craft'.

And here for an understanding of the problems surrounding a definition of Art.

It is a bit difficult to understand the parameters you have set, or which have been set for you.
Art and Craft are collective terms. Sculpture is one of the disciplines which can be either a work of Art or a demonstration of a Craft.
It is an entire branch of philosophical enquiry in itself - Aesthetics.

Jellybaby1

Creative? Creativity? Inspired? Innovative? Imaginitive? Artistic? Just a few off the top of my head but not really sure what you need.

jonnyj

thanks guys, well its gone in anyway so i just left it at the craftsmanship of art, craft and sculpture, with creativity in working with materials thrown in.

Thanks for your post slowburner the your links were a great help.

thanks again