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Author
Publisher
Abrams in association with the Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Routledge
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Written by 92 specialists in association with the American Folk Art Museum, the 600 cross-referenced and indexed articles, with bibliographies, included in this selection are the first comprehensive treatment of this influential art form. It includes information on bottle-cap art, canes, carousel art, scrimshaw, quilts, beadwork, and many other genres, as well as information on several visionary artists who still practice their crafts. This work...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
With Folk Art Fusion, you will learn to paintfolk artsubjects in adistinct style that is vibrant and modern, while alsohomespun and simple. /> /> Folk Art Fusion shows you how to blend classic subjects with new techniques to create unique works of art . In this re-issued hardcover gift edition, professional artist Heather Galler explores a colorful combination of art styles andpresents them step by step in her modern folk art paintings . Learn how...
Publisher
Amaroma Ediciones
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
"In Mexico toy-making continues to be one of the most fascinating of traditional arts. For those artisans who dedicate themselves to the creation of toys, work and play are a single process. In the colorful toys they produce, we see the fantasy, wit, and imagination of artists who play while they work. Abracadabra features over one hundred colorful toys made throughout Mexico, including carved and painted wooden figures, clay miniatures, pinwheels,...