Folk Art in American Life
Title | Folk Art in American Life PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Bishop |
Publisher | |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2000-04 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780788190940 |
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.
Folk Art in American Life
Title | Folk Art in American Life PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Bishop |
Publisher | Penguin Putnam |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
"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
Young America
Title | Young America PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Lipman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780831762315 |
Wool Appliqué Folk Art
Title | Wool Appliqué Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Rebekah L. Smith |
Publisher | C&T Publishing Inc |
Pages | 167 |
Release | 2015-07-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1607059703 |
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
Contemporary American Folk Art
Title | Contemporary American Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Chuck Rosenak |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781558598973 |
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
Title | Color Your Own American Folk Art Paintings PDF eBook |
Author | Marty Noble |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2011-07-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0486472388 |
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.
Living with Kilims
Title | Living with Kilims PDF eBook |
Author | Alastair Hull |
Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780500278222 |
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.