Question

Which of the following is the example of a craft person's skills?
A] Stupas
B] Buildings
C] A and B
D] None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Since the beginning of human evolution, our ancestors used tools in order to leave markings as a form of communication. When the species started to become more social or social, in order to impress or attract others, they started drawing on rocks. This formed the earliest proof of communication. When the civilizations came into the picture, most of the scripts and representations of the life of these people in these cities. When dynasties took over the land, these art forms became the representations of their reign. Most of these art forms were carved on stones or any structures made out of stones as the availability of hard metallic tools were abundant.

Complete answer:
As the invention of metals took place, people were eager enough to make new inventions in order to make their life easy. As most of the inventions are accidents, the discovery of tools that can scratch or carve a surface made people curious. This curiosity laid the foundation for arts and crafts in the world. Every civilization created its own types of crafts but the term ‘crafts’ was applied only to hand-crafts including ceramics and metal-working in the beginning. Later, the craft became the idea of having enough knowledge in a specific set of skills, and the people who were able to show their abilities were known as craft persons.
On the Indian subcontinent, crafts took a major leap at the beginning of Buddhism. Slokas and thoughts of Gautama Buddha were carved into stones and mud. During the reign of Ashoka, many pillars were made in order to showcase his philosophy towards life and happiness. All these structures were made in order to last for a lifetime. This shows the admirable qualities of a craftsman. In the age of the Mughal dynasty and the kingdoms that followed, many structures were built throughout the land to showcase the wealth of the kingdom. These architectures followed a Persian adaptation of styles and the palaces and forts still stay as proud monuments of power.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: The word 'Craft’ was derived from the Middle English word for 'strength’ or 'skill’ which was adapted from the Old English word craft. This word came from an Old High German sound ‘kraft’, used to describe strength, and means “skill in planning, making, executing” and, by extension, “an occupation or trade requiring skill”. Crafts were an important component of the lives of the people who developed and used them. More importantly, they were perhaps, an expression of people's culture and lives at a given time.