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Author: Chuck Rosenak
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Published: 1990
Total Pages: 426
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive encyclopedia of twentieth century American folk art and artists.
Author: Jay Johnson
Publisher: New York : Rizzoli
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 360
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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: Elsa Weiner Longhauser
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 264
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKToday the work of so-called "outsider" artists is receiving unprecedented attention. This major critical appraisal of America's 20th-century self-taught artists coincides with a major 1998 traveling exhibition organized by the Museum of American Folk Art in New York. While some of these artists have received critical recognition, others remain virtually unknown, following their muse regardless. 150 color images.
Author: Betty-Carol Sellen
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 504
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe biographical section of this resource records 1000 US artists. Other sections contain lists of museums with folk, self-taught and outsider art in their permanent collections; galleries; organisations; publications; exhibitions; educational opportunities; and an annotated bibliography.
Author: Samantha Baskind
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780271059839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the works of five major American Jewish artists: Jack Levine, George Segal, Audrey Flack, Larry Rivers, and R. B. Kitaj. Focuses on the use of imagery influenced by the Bible.
Author: Jane Kallir
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains one hundred illustrations representing the most significant aspects of the folk art tradition, with extensive footnotes and a biographical index of the major artists.
Author: Anthony Petullo
Publisher:
Published: 2005-01-27
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0252072774
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of self-taught and outsider art with a European representation of artists.
Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004-08-02
Total Pages: 1583
ISBN-13: 1135956146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor 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: Joseph D'Addetta
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1984-01-01
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 0486247171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKToday's artists, designers, and craftspeople turn to the charming and distinctive motifs of early American folk art time and time again for design inspiration. This rich collection includes more than 170 authentic designs adapted from objects in museums and private collections — from quilts, embroidery, and appliqué work to watercolor paintings, tinware, and gravestones. Captions provide information on the original objects from which the designs were drawn, the medium used, region of origin, and approximate date.
Author: Chuck Rosenak
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781558598973
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor 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.
