1A What is the main difference between Arts and Crafts pieces and products made by industrial processes? A Arts and Crafts pieces were driven by a personal philosophy; industrial works were about efficiency of labor.

B Arts and Crafts pieces refer to a simple existence; industrial works suggest a busy life in the city.

C Arts and Crafts pieces resulted from a single mind; industrial works allowed for the ideas of many workers.

D Arts and Crafts pieces are eye-catching, decorative objects; industrial works are always plain and unattractive.

Select two sentences from the passage that support the answer in Part A.
A “The Arts and Crafts movement was . . . based on ideals, and fueled by the dissatisfaction of many of Britain’s citizens.”
B “In these urban areas, factory work was a way of life.”
C “Before industrialization, craftspeople spent years perfecting their technique.”
D “Many virtually identical pieces were produced very quickly.”
E “For instance, the wood used to make a dresser might be stained to embellish its grain, but it would likely not be completely covered with paint.”
F “Simple shapes were used in the creation of pieces, and designs were often inspired by plants, flowers, and other objects found in nature.”

Passage is Fighting the Factory: The Arts and Crafts Movement

by Jerome McDonald