Vernacular crafts and the environment: Toward a relational process of creation

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DLSU Arts Congress (2009)

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Philosophy

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source Title

Proceedings of the 2009 DLSU Arts Congress

First Page

63

Last Page

71

Publication Date

2-11-2009

Abstract

An inquiry into the vernacular crafts with a view into exploring it as a medium where the concern for beauty and for the safety of the environment mat coincide. This paper draws insights from the previous studies on craft working where the engagement in the activity of making something has been shown to be relational-- that is, an engagement with an Other even if the actual physical activity usually requires the isolation of the craftsperson. This study focuses on a different kind of Other-- the non-human person which is the environment. In doing so, it is shown that since the vernacular crafts is closer to natural processes than the fine arts as well as the mass produced objects of utility, then it may be the best medium in creating and achieving beauty while being in harmony with the environment.

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Keywords

Nature (Aesthetics)

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