Craftsmanship has again become fashionable in high places; just as it did in the last few recessions.The concept of craftsmanship has never been as relevant and timely as it is today. Assailed on all sides by ndash; among many other tendencies - flexible working; short-termism; portfolio careers; quick-fix training and the cult of celebrity; it has recently re-entered public debate with a new sense of urgency. Why? This series of linked essays by the man who ran the Royal College of Art for many years explores the crafts in education; in history and literature; in the contemporary arts landscape; in the language; in the digital age; and takes an unsentimental; hard-headed look at craftsmanship today. Only when the romantic cobwebs have been blown away; it argues; can the key importance of the crafts be fully understood.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Very good. but pretty detailed for a beginner.By tomBeginner book? Pretty detailed for a novice. Worth having in collection.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Moira C.By Moira DavisReally love this book. Even though I have taken pen and ink and watercolour lessons I have really learned the basics from Claudia. She is the queen of pen and ink pictures!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Definitely recommend for beginnersBy rprmIve gone through a lot of books as teaching aids but I always return to this book for teaching pen ink. Its well illustrated and clearly explains the beginnings of pen ink. Definitely recommend for beginners!
