Words often do not convey the correct meaning. I like John Smith's categorization of origami in a 2 x 2 table in his article Art, Origami and Education. On the horizontal axis, he has Techniques divided into Strong and Weak, and on the vertical axis, he has Art, also divided into Strong and Weak. The majority of people are weak in both Techniques (the knowledge) and Art (the application). Technicians or Craftsmen are folders who have skilled in advanced folding techniques. Artists are those who are creative or innovative in the applications of existing folding techniques in their creative works but may not be strong in developing new and more complex techniques. Masters and Experts are at the top. They are innovative in the development of new techniques and in their applications.
I think if we can slot the folder and his or her works (and use of terms) in which of the four categories, we should have a much clearer picture of his or her capability. Cheng Chit
