Applied arts, implied art: craftsmanship and technology in the age of art industry = Arts appliqués, art impliqué : création artisanale et technologie à l'époque de l'industrie de l'art

Abstract

What is the meaning of craftsmanship in the era of digital production? 'Applied Arts as Implied Art' is a critical reflection on artistic creativity and its cultural significance today. In the light of a confrontation between the art theory of Aloïs Riegl and Frank Lloyd Wright, the essay debates the role of technology in craftsmanship and its impact on artmaking. The author proposes a contemporary interpretation of applied arts as implied art, a form of art between fine art and design that describes human life, its experiences and the occasional poverty thereof.