Spirit of Folk Art
Title | Spirit of Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Glassie |
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1995-02-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780810924383 |
A truly international treatment of its subject, The Spirit of Folk Art draws upon the vast resources of the Girard Collection, amassed by Alexander and Susan Girard and housed at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. Distinguished folklorist and scholar Henry Glassie offers a vigorous and often lyrical discussion of the nature of folk art. More than 345 illustrations, including 285 in full color and 50 field photographs showing the various artists at work, provide a rich complement to Glassie's insights.
Miracles of the Spirit
Title | Miracles of the Spirit PDF eBook |
Author | Don Krug |
Publisher | Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781578067534 |
"Featuring 30 color and 188 black-and-white photographs, the book is organized geographically into eastern, central, western, and northern regions of the state. Each regional division begins with a descriptive tour of the land, the life, and the art that characterize the richness of Wisconsin's cultural landscape. Each section also includes artists' narratives, twenty-six in all, transcribed from interviews Krug and Parker conducted in their travels. Here the artists speak for themselves, relating how they began making art, and how, through art, their interests, values, and personal fulfillment are all interwoven."--BOOK JACKET.
Folk Art and Magic
Title | Folk Art and Magic PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Carter Covell |
Publisher | Hollym International Corporation |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Korea |
ISBN | 9780930878573 |
THE SPIRIT OF FOLK ART.
Title | THE SPIRIT OF FOLK ART. PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Glassie |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1989 |
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Fraktur
Title | Fraktur PDF eBook |
Author | Corinne P. Earnest |
Publisher | Schiffer Book for Collectors |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780764309205 |
Having roots in medieval European decorated manuscript art, fraktur celebrate Pennsylvania German family events such as births, baptisms, and marriages. 230+ photographs present three centuries of American fraktur interwoven with insightful historical details, information on the making of fraktur, and techniques for their preservation and care. The colorful pages will delight and stimulate curiosity among historians, scholars, and all who appreciate art to explore the hidden treasures at the heart of these charming manuscripts.
Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Title | Encyclopedia of American Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Gerard C. Wertkin |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 1583 |
Release | 2004-08-02 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1135956146 |
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.
Becoming America
Title | Becoming America PDF eBook |
Author | James Glisson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780300247565 |
Celebrating two collectors' passion for Americana and the window it provides into the everyday beauty of the past Becoming America offers a multifaceted view of one of the foremost collections of 18th- and 19th-century American folk and decorative art from the rural Northeast. Essays by leading specialists discuss the culture of furniture workshops, exuberant painted decoration, techniques of sewing and quilting, and poignant stories about the families depicted in the portraits. The collection itself includes Shaker boxes, a beaded Iroquois hat, embroidered samplers, metalwork, scrimshaw, handwoven rugs, ceramics, and a weather vane. The majority of these works have never before been published. With lively essays and profuse illustrations, this handsome volume brings to life the aesthetic of early Americans living in the countryside and is an essential exploration of the period's taste and style. Distributed for The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Exhibition Schedule: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA (October 22, 2016-ongoing)