arts and crafts

• Termo geral que designa o design decorativo e objetos feitos à mão, frequentemente ligados a habilidades tradicionais como marcenaria, cerâmica, tecelagem ou trabalhos em papel. Também se refere ao movimento de design do final do século XIX que valorizava o artesanato e a simplicidade.

A general term referring to decorative design and handmade objects, often involving traditional skills such as woodworking, pottery, weaving, or papercraft. It also refers to a specific design movement from the late 19th century that emphasized craftsmanship and simplicity.

1. Creative activitiesA2formal

   Activities that involve making decorative or functional objects by hand, such as painting, pottery, weaving, and woodworking.

   Artesanato e trabalhos manuais

   • Children enjoy doing arts and crafts at summer camp.
   • She sells her arts and crafts at local markets.
   • The school has a dedicated room for arts and crafts.

2. A cultural movementB2formalbritish

   A late 19th-century design movement that emphasized traditional craftsmanship and decorative arts.

   Movimento Arts and Crafts

   • The Arts and Crafts movement influenced architecture and furniture design.
   • William Morris was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement.
   • This house is built in the Arts and Crafts style.