UTILITARIAN ART- Vessels as Fine Art? The text raises a good question- Can a utilitarian vessel be art, or not? Does it matter if the vessel is new or old, currently being used or displayed as art? When can we say a vessel (bowl, pitcher, etc.) is art and when is it not?

Why was "impressment" an important issue during the jefferson administration? the united states was being treated disrespectfully, as the spanish navy was forcing american sailors into naval service for them. the united states was being treated disrespectfully, as the french navy was forcing american sailors into naval service for them. the united states was treating british navy with disrespect by forcing british sailors into naval service for them. the united states was being treated with disrespect on the high seas, as the british navy was forcing american sailors off their ships and into naval service for them. the united states was treating french navy with disrespect by forcing french sailors into naval service for them.