NCERT Book Class 11 Heritage Crafts Stone

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1. What are the inherent qualities of stone as compared to clay? How do such qualities determine the techniques that can be used on one material and not on the other?

2. Compare the patronage structure of the past with the present. How does this affect the objects created?†

3. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic are different varieties of stone, each having its own properties. How does the craftsman use these properties to advantage in his craft? (Example: Granite, because of its hardness, has been used to create temples of lasting value in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.)

4. Coomaraswamy makes a distinction between classroom learning and apprenticeship with a traditional craftsperson. Compare your practical work in the field with crafts communities with your experience of classroom teaching. Do you agree with Coomaraswamyís views?†

5. What do you think are the occupational health hazards and environmental concerns around the use of stone in crafts and buildings?

6. The boom in the construction industry, with every middle-class house boasting of marble floors and granite counters, has led to depletion of stone resources. Draft a Bill or write an article for the local newspaper keeping in mind the following:

protecting forest lands from quarrying and mining

protecting the rights of the craftsmen to access the stone

suggesting alternative materials to replace stone in buildings.

Please refer to attached file for NCERT Class 11 Heritage Crafts Stone