Art & Craft

Which statement best describes the difference between art and craft?

• Art is functional; craft is emotional

• Art is expressive; craft is functional

• Art is repeatable; craft is unique

• Art is decorative; craft is emotional

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a craft?

• Songket weaving

• Basket weaving

• Mural painting

• Wood carving

Which of the following best reflects "art" rather than "craft"?

• Weaving a rattan mat

• Painting an abstract batik piece

• Producing identical ceramic bowls

• Carving a set of wooden spoons

The main focus of craft is on:

• Emotion and imagination

• Function and skill

• Abstract interpretation

• Visual symbolism only

Which is an example of combining tradition with self-expression?

• Copying a historical batik design exactly

• Adding personal touches to a traditional batik motif

• Using only imported fabrics for batik

• Selling only mass-produced batik shirts

The word 'batik' comes from the Javanese word meaning:

• Thread

• Dye

• Dot

• Pattern

Batik originated and developed strongly in:

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Java, Indonesia

• Brunei

Which fact about batik in Java is correct?

• It was invented in Malaysia in the 18th century

• It is considered more of a craft than a tradition

• It is a cultural tradition with deep historical roots

• It only uses modern chemical dyes

The Malay word 'titik' in relation to batik means:

• Stitch

• Drop or dot

• Pattern

• Weave

The resist technique in batik refers to:

• Preventing dye from reaching certain areas using wax

• Avoiding use of animal motifs in patterns

• Mixing two or more dyes together

• Preventing fabric shrinkage during production