Theoretical Article

The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity

Volume: 6 Number: 1 March 31, 2025
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The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity

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.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architectural Science and Technology

Journal Section

Theoretical Article

Authors

Early Pub Date

March 28, 2025

Publication Date

March 31, 2025

Submission Date

July 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Yabanigül, M. N. (2025). The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity. Journal of Computational Design, 6(1), 21-36. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1512699
AMA
1.Yabanigül MN. The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity. JCoDe. 2025;6(1):21-36. doi:10.53710/jcode.1512699
Chicago
Yabanigül, Meryem N. 2025. “The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity”. Journal of Computational Design 6 (1): 21-36. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1512699.
EndNote
Yabanigül MN (March 1, 2025) The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity. Journal of Computational Design 6 1 21–36.
IEEE
[1]M. N. Yabanigül, “The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity”, JCoDe, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 21–36, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.53710/jcode.1512699.
ISNAD
Yabanigül, Meryem N. “The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity”. Journal of Computational Design 6/1 (March 1, 2025): 21-36. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1512699.
JAMA
1.Yabanigül MN. The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity. JCoDe. 2025;6:21–36.
MLA
Yabanigül, Meryem N. “The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity”. Journal of Computational Design, vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 21-36, doi:10.53710/jcode.1512699.
Vancouver
1.Meryem N. Yabanigül. The Evolution of Craftmanship from Necessity to Creativity. JCoDe. 2025 Mar. 1;6(1):21-36. doi:10.53710/jcode.1512699

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