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Art, Craft, Science

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States21A.501J
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2024English
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This course examines how people learn, practice, and evaluate traditional and contemporary craft techniques. Social science theories of design, embodiment, apprenticeship learning, skill, labor, expertise, and tacit knowledge are used to explore distinctions among art, craft, and science. It also discusses the commoditization of craft into market goods, collectible art, and tourism industries.

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