Paperback. Origins and future of national and international artisanal excellence. What is craftsmanship? How do you determine excellence? The answers lie in identifying and carefully analyzing the constitutive elements of fine craftsmanship to arrive at a definition of excellence that is as objective as possible. Only then can we measure the true value of the finest craftsmanship, and celebrate the outstanding work of the artisans behind it. This publication represents a significant step forward in devising a structured methodological approach to assessing excellence in the artistic crafts. The proposed assessment matrix not only serves as a new tool to aid our understanding and assessment of excellence, but also offers invaluable support to those who aspire to achieve that excellence. Origins and future of national and international artisanal excellence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Master's Touch (Paperback)
Publisher: Marsilio, Milan
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 8831724347
ISBN 13: 9788831724340
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Origins and future of national and international artisanal excellence

Origins and future of national and international artisanal excellence.

What is craftsmanship? How do you determine excellence? The answers lie in identifying and carefully analyzing the elements of fine craftsmanship to arrive at a definition of excellence that is as objective as possible.Only then can we measure the true value of the finest craftsmanship and celebrate the outstanding work of the artisans behind it. This publication represents a significant step forward in devising a structured methodological approach to assessing excellence in the artistic crafts.

The proposed assessment matrix not only serves as a new tool to aid our understanding and assessment of excellence it also offers invaluable support to those who aspire to achieve that excellence.

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Alberto Cavalli is the director of the Cologni Foundation for the M�tiers d’Art and executive director of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship. He lectures at Milan Polytechnic and is visiting professor at the Creative Academy in Milan. He also works with the Centre duLluxe et de la Cr�ation in Paris.

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