Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415929865 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 704 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Other entries cover types of art (e.g., Jewish folk art, Native American folk art); techniques (Fraktur, Metalwork); museums (New England Quilt Museum); religious practices (santeria); and much more.Black-and-white illustrations accompany some entries, with most of the examples in the 64 color-plate segments that appear in four groups throughout the book. They also guide readers to other valuable resources that predated and supplement this work. Plate 15 has two lovely examples of fireboards and there is an entry for Fireboards and overmantels, but neither refers to the other. They have chosen to use folk art as a composite term to include all the forms and fashions of often self-taught art, and not just the most traditional or historic art expressions. There are also see entries, as in Flat tulip artist see D
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Gerard C. Wertkin is Director of the American Folk Art Museum in New York. Dr. . He is the Co-author of Light of theSpirit: Portraits of Southern Outsider Artists and TheJewish Heritage in American Folk Art
An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.. 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. 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