... under the weight of the stone was alleviated. The mention of architecture raises the question of art versus craft, and it is a valid concern. While in today's industrialized world, there is a fairly clear distinction, this has not been the case in all societies. We typically think of art as something that is created for aesthetic pleasure or to express the artist's feelings or make a statement. It is generally signed and attributed to the individual, and is usually produced for profit. Craft, on the other hand, tends to be more utilitarian. While it may be ornately decorated or exquisitely detailed, it serves a purpose beyond the aesthetic. By this classification, a painter or sculptor would be considered artists, while a silversmith or glazier would be seen as craftsmen. A silversmith may create a lavishly ornamented set of goblets that are beautiful to see, but their primary purpose ...

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