Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
12-2013
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
Fine Arts
Committee Chair
Gordon, Lida Gail
Author's Keywords
Knitting; Knitting art
Subject
Knitting; Fiberwork
Abstract
Hand knitting is my chosen technique for making art. Because knitting is traditionally thought of as craft, my work must overcome several obstacles in order to be valued as art. First, objects made using craft techniques and materials are often functional; even when it is not, we view them as such and value them less than art. Second, the materials and techniques used for knitting are not traditional fine art materials. This has changed; process and materials are what much contemporary art is about. Yet the bias against craft techniques and materials persists. Finally, knitting is viewed as woman's work and so is undervalued. I have resolved this in several, first by using materials which create work that is much larger than typical knitting and second by using a material that creates a fabric not easily identifiable as knitting.
Recommended Citation
Levine, Deborah, "Knitting as art." (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 819.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/819
