Art and Craft ek aisi creative activity hai jisme log apne haathon se kuch banaate hain—ye cheezein sundarta (beauty), soch (expression) aur usefulness (utility) ka mel hoti hain.
🔹 Art and Craft Kya Hota Hai?
Art ka matlab hai emotions, thoughts, aur imagination ko visual form mein dikhana—jaise painting, drawing, sculpture.
Craft ka matlab hai haath se koi useful ya decorative cheez banana—jaise pottery, embroidery, paper craft, woodwork.
Art = Expression
Craft = Skill & Utility
🔹 Art ke Pramukh Forms:
- Painting – Watercolor, oil painting, acrylics
- Drawing – Pencil, charcoal, pen
- Sculpture – Clay, wood, metal se murti banana
- Photography – Visual storytelling through camera
- Calligraphy – Sundar handwriting ya writing art
- Digital Art – Computer ya tablet se banaya gaya art
🔹 Craft ke Pramukh Forms:
- Paper Craft – Origami, paper cutting, quilling
- Textile Craft – Embroidery, knitting, crochet
- Pottery & Clay Work – Mitti se bartan ya murti banana
- Wood Craft – Lakdi se cheezen banana
- Jewelry Making – Haath se banaye gaye gehne
- DIY Craft – “Do It Yourself” projects from household items
🔹 Art aur Craft ka Mahatva:
- Creativity badhata hai
- Stress kam karta hai
- Focus aur patience improve hota hai
- Motor skills develop hote hain (especially bachchon me)
- Career option bhi hai
🔹 Career Options in Art and Craft:
- Artist (painter, illustrator, sculptor)
- Graphic Designer
- Art Teacher
- Craft Designer
- Fashion/Textile Designer
- Animator
- Art Therapist
- Handmade Product Business (Etsy, exhibitions, etc.)
🔹 Seekhne ke Tarike:
- Online classes (YouTube, Skillshare, etc.)
- Art and craft workshops
- Diploma/Bachelor courses in Fine Arts (BFA)
- Local art schools or NGOs
