You've just seen an amazing painting or sculpture, a fresco or drawing ... and thought, "I wonder if I could do that?" Or maybe you realize, "NO WAY could I ever do that!" Or "How did that happen?"
Well, you can't know until you spend years perfecting your creativity.
Some ongoing questions that pop up in blogs and discussions are: "Is this a craft project or an art project?" and "How do you know the difference between something made a hobby and something made as a job?" (Usually the latter is identified by remuneration.) "When do I know/do enough to qualify as a 'real' artist?"
Mancoff spotlights various arts by how they're made. If you like art history, this is for you. Same if you're a student of art who wonders how that masterpiece "happened" with basic materials. And ... you'll learn a lot whether you identify as an artist or crafter, especially if you want to broaden your repertoire of techniques and skills.
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