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Many so-called 'crafts', mostly associated with women artists, have been taken more seriously since the later 20th century, and they too can be analysed with the same seriousness as other two dimensional media. Once again, it is important to take the process into account, not only the actual weaving and stitching, but the fact that these are quite often collaborative works. A number of women artists have deliberately used these media to demonstrate that they are just as capable of making 'high art' statements as forms that have had more recognition, like paintings and sculptures. A good example would be Judy Chicago's Dinner Party, which created elaborate place settings for famous women at a huge triangular table. Each place had a unique embroidered runner as well as a special plate designed to complement the historical woman concerned, and these elements were made by a team of women who assisted Chicago.