Question

why were weaving and embroidery not accepted forms of art until recently?

Explanation:

Historically, weaving and embroidery were associated with women's domestic work (crafts, not fine art). Art institutions and traditions prioritized male - dominated, “high - art” forms (like painting/sculpture). Gendered notions of labor, where these were seen as “women’s work” (not serious art), and the art world’s focus on mediums with more “prestige” (e.g., oil painting) led to this exclusion. Recently, shifts in gender norms, re - evaluation of craft as art, and recognition of the skill/creativity in these mediums changed their status.

Answer:

Weaving and embroidery were long associated with women’s domestic “craft” (not “fine art”) due to gendered labor norms, art institutions prioritizing male - dominated “high - art” forms (e.g., painting), and undervaluing craft - based, traditionally feminine work. Recently, shifts in gender norms, re - evaluation of craft as art, and recognition of their creativity/skill changed this.