The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity

Year 2025, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 21 - 36, 31.03.2025

Meryem N. Yabanigül

https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1512699

Abstract

This research explores the link between traditional craft and contemporary technology, with an emphasis on the Ancient Greek concepts of Techne and Episteme. Analyzing the historical evolution of craftsmanship and the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical proficiency, the study shows how technological innovations in tools and processes have continuously revolutionized human creativity. The study also discusses current issues such as how mass production affects craftsmanship and whether robotic production can be integrated with traditional craftsmanship values. This integration addresses issues such as the continued functioning of the craftsman in a rapidly changing technical environment and the preservation of the essence of craftsmanship in the age of automation. In this context, this study highlights the importance of process-oriented and adaptive approaches to production by examining the dynamic interaction between tools, techniques and creative processes. It also explores how robot technology can mimic the flexibility of traditional crafts by introducing elements of improvisation and creativity into the production process. In the field of craft and technology, this method encourages the coexistence of tradition and innovation, providing new paradigms for the production of distinctive, high-quality products.

Keywords

Craftsmanship, Techne, Episteme, Robotic Manufacturing, Technology

ZORUNLULUKTAN YARATICILIĞA ZANAATKÂRLIĞIN EVRİMİ

Abstract

Bu çalışma, geleneksel zanaat ve modern teknoloji arasındaki karmaşık ilişkiyi, antik Yunan kavramları olan Techne ve Episteme'ye vurgu yaparak inceliyor. Zanaatkârlığın tarihsel evrimini ve teorik bilgi ile pratik beceri arasındaki derin bağlantıyı ele alarak, araçlar ve tekniklerdeki gelişmelerin insan yeniliğini nasıl sürekli olarak dönüştürdüğünü vurguluyor. Tartışma, kitle üretiminin zanaat üzerindeki etkisi ve geleneksel zanaatkârlık ilkeleriyle robotik üretimin entegrasyon potansiyeli gibi çağdaş konulara da uzanıyor. Bu entegrasyon, hızla gelişen teknolojik ortamda zanaatkârın rolünü koruma ve otomasyon çağında zanaatın özünü muhafaza etme gibi zorluklara çözüm getiriyor. Araçlar, teknikler ve yaratıcı süreçler arasındaki dinamik etkileşimi araştırarak, uyum sağlayan ve süreç odaklı üretim yöntemlerinin önemini vurguluyor. Araştırma ayrıca, robotların üretim sürecine belirsizlik ve yaratıcılık unsurlarını nasıl dahil edebileceğini, geleneksel zanaatkârlığın esnekliğini taklit ederek incelemekte. Bu sentez aracılığıyla, çalışmanın modern çağda zanaatkârın rolünü yeniden tanımlamayı ve insan yaratıcılığı ile teknolojik hassasiyetin güçlü yönlerini bir araya getiren hibrit bir yaklaşım önermeyi amaçlıyor. Bu yaklaşım, benzersiz ve yüksek kaliteli ürünler üretmek için yeni paradigmalar sunarak, zanaat ve teknolojinin alanında gelenek ve yeniliğin uyumlu bir şekilde bir arada var olmasını teşvik ediyor.

Keywords

Zanaatkârlık, Techne, Episteme, Robotik Üretim, Teknoloji

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