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I like the medieval analogy for masons: First, the apprentice learns how to use the tools to build something. Then a journeyman can use the tools and a team t
by officialchicken 11y ago
I like the medieval analogy for masons:
First, the apprentice learns how to use the tools to build something.
Then a journeyman can use the tools and a team to build anything.
Finally a master can build the tools, build the team, and build anything including their own workshop.
- obayesshelton 11y agoA well-known example to Mason's of this is the Rough and Smooth Ashlar: "Speculative Masons use the ashlar in two forms: one rough, just as it came from the quarry, representing Man in his ignorant, uncultivated state; and the other, finely finished and ready for its place in the building, represents Man, educated and refined."