Editing Craft (section)

=== The Arts and Crafts Movement ===
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[[File:Mackintosh Window (304516308).jpg|thumb|Stained glass window, The Hill House, [[Helensburgh]], Scotland]]
The term ''crafts'' is used to describe artistic practices within the family of [[decorative art]]s that traditionally are defined by their relationship to functional or utilitarian products (such as [[sculptural]] forms in the vessel tradition) or by their use of such natural media as [[wood]], [[clay]], [[ceramic]]s, [[glass]], [[textiles]], and [[metal]].

The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain during the late 19th century and was characterized by a style of decoration reminiscent of medieval times. The primary artist associated with the movement is [[William Morris]], whose work was reinforced with writings from [[John Ruskin]]. The movement placed a high importance on the quality of craftsmanship, while emphasizing the importance for the arts to contribute to economic reform.