Spirit of Folk Art

Spirit of Folk Art
Author: Henry Glassie
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total 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

Miracles of the Spirit
Author: Don Krug
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total 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

Folk Art and Magic
Author: Alan Carter Covell
Publisher: Hollym International Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1988
Genre: Korea
ISBN: 9780930878573

Fraktur

Fraktur
Author: Corinne P. Earnest
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total 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.

Bethany Lowe's Folk Art Halloween

Bethany Lowe's Folk Art Halloween
Author: Bethany Lowe
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600592539

Contains ideas and instructions for decorating the home and creating craft projects for Halloween in folk-art style, and includes information on materials, tools, and techniques, as well as patterns and templates.

The Spirit of Folk Art

The Spirit of Folk Art
Author: Henry Glassie
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1989
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

" ... Distinguished folklorist Henry Glassie has selected three hundred objects from the Girard Collection at the Museum of International Folk Art at Santa Fe, the world's largest cross-cultural collection of folk art ..."--Inside front cover.

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
Total 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.

Gullah Spirit

Gullah Spirit
Author: Jonathan Green
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1643362143

A celebration of the life and culture of the Gullah people of the South Carolina Lowcountry in 179 new paintings Jonathan Green is best known for his vibrant depictions of the Gullah life and culture established by descendants of enslaved Africans who settled between northern Florida and North Carolina during the nineteenth century. For decades, Green's vividly colored paintings and prints have captured and preserved the daily rituals and Gullah traditions of his childhood in the Lowcountry marshes of South Carolina. While Green's art continues to express the same energy, color, and deep respect for his ancestors, his techniques have evolved to feature bolder brush strokes and a use of depth and texture, all guided by his maturing artistic vision that is now more often about experiencing freedom and contentment through his art. This vision is reflected in the 179 new paintings featured in Gullah Spirit. His open and inviting images beckon the world to not only see this vanishing culture but also to embrace its truth and enduring spirit. Using both the aesthetics of his heritage and the abstraction of the human figure, Green creates an almost mythological narrative from his everyday observations of rural and urban environments. Expressed through his mastery of color, Green illuminates the challenges and beauty of work, love, belonging, and the richness of community. Angela D. Mack, executive director of the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina, provides a foreword. The book also includes short essays by historian Walter B. Edgar, educator Kim Cliett Long, and curator Kevin Grogan.