{"id":1856,"date":"2011-06-04T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2011-06-04T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atelierlf.com\/?p=1856"},"modified":"2017-04-28T23:30:33","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T22:30:33","slug":"artisan-dart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atelierlf.com\/en\/artisan-dart\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Fernandes is considered as “Art Craftsman” … but what does it mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Art craftsman in France:<\/h2>\n

The “art craftsman” shapes, restores and imagines exceptional pieces at the intersection\u00a0of\u00a0beauty and usefulness. An art profession can be defined by the combination of three criteria:<\/p>\n

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  1. The professional implements complex know-how to transform the material.<\/li>\n
  2. The professional produces unique objects or limited quantities\u00a0which present an artistic character.<\/li>\n
  3. The professional masters this job in its entirety.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    In France art professions are an immaterial heritage, an inheritance of know-how carefully transmitted over\u00a0the course of centuries, in the domains of furnishing and decoration, glass and crystal, instrumental workmanship, metal work … etc. This immaterial heritage is a part of our culture. It is rich in its\u00a0diversity of men and practices. Promoters of history and innovation, art professions represent an infinite resource for all the creators.<\/p>\n

    The title “Art craftsman” is protected by french law and recognizes the professional qualification and the practice of “arts and crafts” professions.<\/p>\n

    National Institute of Art Professions:<\/h2>\n

    Operated by\u00a0the State, the National Institute of Art professions ( I.N.M.A) leads a mission of general interest in the service of art professions. The role of the INMA is organized around 5 objectives:<\/p>\n