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Art/Craft High/Low (1991)

Art/Craft High/Low

Women's Education Des Femmes, Spring, Vol. 13, No.1

Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)

Authors: Ann MacGillivray

Is it art? The enduring question has been asked since the Renaissance, when high art began to take place in the academies and decorative art was relegated to craft workshops. This article discusses the history of women artists and the reasons for the art/craft division.

The article is presented in English and includes a summary written in French.

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Added: 1991-01-01

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