Folk Art in American Life

Folk Art in American Life
Author: Robert Bishop
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1995
Genre: Art
ISBN:

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"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

Folk Art in American Life

Folk Art in American Life
Author: Robert Bishop
Publisher:
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2000-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9780788190940

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Folk artists, whether of yesterday or today, are the ongoing celebrants of the American experience & spirit. Although their work may be appreciated on aesthetics alone, they are also social historians whose text flows powerfully through paint, wood, stone, metal, clay, & fabric to provide a vivid look at the content of American life. This book, richly illustrated with over 260 color plates, presents a sampling of the wealth & variety of American folk art from the late 17th through the late 20th century. Its scope includes objects from many diverse subject areas -- paintings, household furnishings of many kinds, textiles, sculpture, & environments.

Young America

Young America
Author: Jean Lipman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1986
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780831762315

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Wool Appliqué Folk Art

Wool Appliqué Folk Art
Author: Rebekah L. Smith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607059703

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14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué. Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and nature-inspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces. • 14 wool felt appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners • A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters • Instructions on finding and repurposing wool Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art “I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter

Warren Kimble, American Folk Artist

Warren Kimble, American Folk Artist
Author: Warren Kimble
Publisher: Signature Artist Series from L
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781890621902

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Delight in the wit and whimsy of American's foremost living folk artist, Warren Kimble as he takes you on a tour of his gallery and museum shop in historic Brandon, Vermont.

Contemporary American Folk Art

Contemporary American Folk Art
Author: Chuck Rosenak
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781558598973

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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.

Color Your Own American Folk Art Paintings

Color Your Own American Folk Art Paintings
Author: Marty Noble
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486472388

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Add your own colorful touches to 30 meticulously rendered versions of well-known American folk art paintings. These works include Edward Hicks's Peaceable Kingdom of the Branch, Eunice Pinney's The Courtship, and other beloved portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. Colorists of all ages, including would-be artists and Americana enthusiasts, will revel in an engaging combination of art history and activity.

Folk Art in America

Folk Art in America
Author: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1974
Genre: Folk art
ISBN:

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Living with Kilims

Living with Kilims
Author: Alastair Hull
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1995
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780500278222

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As well as information on their history and origins, types and techniques, and guidance on buying and valuing, cleaning and repairing, this guide to using kilims in the home also contains over 250 photographs providing hundreds of decorative ideas.

Folk Art Needlepoint

Folk Art Needlepoint
Author: Ruth A. Peltason
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0307351807

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A creative handbook for needlepointers introduces twenty colorful projects inspired by objects from the American Folk Art Museum, with needlepoint patterns for a variety of skill levels that are accompanied by photographs of the original folk art piece, detailed instructions, and tips on techniques, thread and canvas selection, and project preparation. 12,500 first printing.