American Folk Art

Author : Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1583 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135956141

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Encyclopedia of American Folk Art by Gerard C. Wertkin Pdf

For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.

Author : Chuck Rosenak,Jan Rosenak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015019426256

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Museum of American Folk Art Encyclopedia of Twentieth-century American Folk Art and Artists by Chuck Rosenak,Jan Rosenak Pdf

Comprehensive encyclopedia of twentieth century American folk art and artists.

Author : Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center,Beatrix T. Rumford,Carolyn J. Weekley
Publisher : Bulfinch Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0821217267

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Treasures of American Folk Art from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center,Beatrix T. Rumford,Carolyn J. Weekley Pdf

Handsome color illustrations of paintings and sculptures as well as useful wares such as trade signs, weather vanes and pottery, and nonutilitarian ones like toys and whirligigs are accompanied by a substantial text which places folk art in its social and historical context. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Joy Laforme
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781633224643

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Folk Art Fusion: Americana by Joy Laforme Pdf

Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with this guide to painting, organized by seasons. Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects that include quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque farms, beautiful birds, and textured florals, this book features American-themed folk art infused with a modern twist. Beginning with an overview of what folk art is, followed by introductory topics like color, tools and materials, and drawing and painting techniques, Folk Art Fusion: Americana also includes sixteen simple step-by-step projects done in approachable and popular mediums. Rounding out the book is a gallery of folk-art pieces sure to inspire lovers of all things Americana. Simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, Folk Art Fusion: Americana draws on America’s rich artistic tradition and heritage and provides a fun, accessible take on creating beloved scenes from the heartland.

Author : Robert Bishop,Jacqueline M. Atkins
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015031751715

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Folk Art in American Life by Robert Bishop,Jacqueline M. Atkins Pdf

"Richly illustrated with over 260 color plates, Folk Art in American Life presents a broad sampling of the wealth and variety of American folk art from the late seventeenth century through the late twentieth century. Its scope includes objects from many diverse subject areas - from paintings to household furnishings of many kinds, to textiles, to sculpture, to environments."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Jean Lipman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0486228169

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American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone by Jean Lipman Pdf

The carved and painted figures collected in this exceptional book are excellent examples of a wide-spread American folk art tradition that flourished from the middle of the 18th to the end of the 19th-century. 183 photographic illustrations, 4 reproduced in full-color on the covers. List of illustrations. Extensive bibliography.

Author : Jay Johnson,William C. Ketchum (Jr.)
Publisher : New York : Rizzoli
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:39000005985879

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American Folk Art of the Twentieth Century by Jay Johnson,William C. Ketchum (Jr.) Pdf

This illustrated guide to American folk artists and their work spans a century of painters from Grandma Moses to Kathy Jakobsen and covers such media as sculpture, pottery, and textile creations.

Author : Chuck Rosenak,Jan Rosenak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : 1558598979

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Contemporary American Folk Art by Chuck Rosenak,Jan Rosenak Pdf

For the new or seasoned collector, this groundbreaking guide reveals how to evaluate contemporary American folk art as well as where to see it, buy it, and what to spend on it. The highly informative text is organized by region and features more than 181 biographies of both new and established artists. Color photos of more than 155 works as well as 44 black-and-white portraits of the artists are included.

Author : Maggi McCormick Gordon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781510756694

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American Folk Art Quilts by Maggi McCormick Gordon Pdf

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful Quilts! Beautiful antique quilts and a workbook of patterns come together in this lavish photography book for quilters. The more than 30 featured quilts from the Wisconsin State Historical Society collection are displayed in period rooms at Old World Wisconsin, the Society's outdoor museum of German and Scandinavian farmhouses. Patterns and block layouts are provided for replicating each of the original quilts, and after seeing each of them in a true historical context, home sewers will be inspired to create their own versions.

Author : George H. Meyer,Kay White Meyer
Publisher : University of Washington Press and Sandringham Press and the Museum of American Folk Art, New York
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:30000026079248

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American Folk Art Canes by George H. Meyer,Kay White Meyer Pdf

Hand-carved canes are a part of America's culture and art, speaking to our rich national heritage and capacity for self-expression. As vehicles of personal communication and group identity, American folk art canes display images ranging from King Kong to depression-era bathing beauties, from boxer "Gentleman Jim" Corbett to an anonymous shoemaker, and from Civil War soldiers to Dolly Parton. Symbols of fraternal and military organizations also occupy the miniature world on the cane, as do representations of nature, from snakes swallowing frogs to bee-filled gardens. American Folk Art Canes: Personal Sculpture is the first comprehensive, scholarly book focusing on American folk canes and will be a foundation for future research in the field. Reproduced in full color, more than three hundred canes dating from the early nineteenth century to today disclose the complex cultural meanings, obscure individual histories, and light-hearted social commentaries of folk art walking sticks. Detailed, comparative, and historical photographs show the diverse styles, techniques, and themes used by the generations of American carvers who have mastered this expressive and utilitarian art form. Each illustration eloquently demonstrates the carvers' artistry in transforming a simple functional object into a work of art. The introduction and eight original essays by noted scholars examine the methods of dating canes, their sculptural and symbolic qualities, and the aesthetic character and history of Native American, African-American, Civil War, fraternal, and contemporary canes. Details of the canes' imagery, origins, and composition are given in an extensive documentation section. Color plates of relatedfolk art carvings, a selected bibliography, and a thorough index supplement the book.

Author : Herbert Waide Hemphill,Julia Weissman
Publisher : Dutton Adult
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015011961284

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Twentieth-century American Folk Art and Artists by Herbert Waide Hemphill,Julia Weissman Pdf

Surveys paintings, sculptures, murals, needlework, carvings, signs, and other works created by American folk artists since 1900, with brief biographies of the one hundred and forty-five artists represented.

Author : Adele Earnest
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:39000005557413

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Folk Art in America by Adele Earnest Pdf

A classic reference to the rise in popularity of folk artists in America, this book presents 258 photos of early folk art pieces, including decoys, whirligigs and carvings, and tells the history of the folk art movement from the early 20th century and the founding of the Museum of American Folk Art in New York. Anecdote is blended with history as pioneer collector Earnest shares her experiences and folk art treasures with readers.

Author : Museum of American Folk Art,Lee Kogan,Barbara Cate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UVA:X002651473

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Treasures of Folk Art by Museum of American Folk Art,Lee Kogan,Barbara Cate Pdf

Celebrating the exuberance and variety of folk art, this Tiny Folio presents the museum's finest examples from colonial times to the present. Created by self-taught artists, the works in this book include paintings, sculpture, weather vanes, decoys, painted furniture, quilts, and more. 340 full-color illustrations.

Author : Deborah Harding,Laura Fisher
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015054270304

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Home Sweet Home by Deborah Harding,Laura Fisher Pdf

The authors approach the popular folk art genre of the house thematically through its depiction in various craft media--quilts, paintings, drawings, samplers, rugs, furnishing and more. 150 photos.

Author : Simon J. Bronner
Publisher : Scholarly Title
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015012247568

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American Folk Art by Simon J. Bronner Pdf