Author: Laura BeresfordPublisher:
ISBN: 9781857596762
Category : Art, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of photographs of American folk art housed in the American Museum in Britain.
Folk Art from the American Museum in Britain
Author: Laura BeresfordPublisher:
ISBN: 9781857596762
Category : Art, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of photographs of American folk art housed in the American Museum in Britain.
Director's Choice
Author: Richard WendorfPublisher:
ISBN: 9781857597721
Category : Art museums
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The American Museum in Britain in Bath was a unique institution when it opened its doors in 1961 and it remains so today: the only museum devoted to American decorative art that is located outside the United States. Founded by an American psychiatrist and an English antiques dealer, the Museum has welcomed over 3 million visitors to its dramatic setting in Bath, overlooking the Limpley Stoke Valley. In this series of short essays, the Museum's director, Richard Wendorf, offers his personal perspective on selected items within the Museum's wide-ranging collections, which include quilts, folk art as well as 'academic' paintings, items associated with trade in China, prints and maps, photographs, statuary and other carved objects, and the Colonial and early Federal furniture for which the institution is famous. In addition to addressing particular items, Wendorf also includes ruminations on the definition of the decorative arts and on the characteristic qualities of folk art painting. AUTHOR: Richard Wendorf became the Director of the American Museum in Britain in January 2010. Earlier in his career he was Professor of English and Art History at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, Librarian of the Houghton Library and Senior Lecturer on the Fine Arts at Harvard University. He was also the Stanford Calderwood Director and Librarian of the Boston Athenæum. SELLING POINTS: *A personal and engaging guide with a unique approach to the works in the only museum devoted to American decorative art that is located outside of the USA *The American Museum in Britain is part of the Director's Choice Series ILLUSTRATIONS: 37 colour
American Radiance
Author: Museum of American Folk ArtPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
"Combining new research, never-before-published color photographs, and detailed entries on each artwork, American Radiance is indispensable for students and collectors, yet broadly appealing to the folk art market. The book celebrates the opening of the Museum's new building, where the Esmerian Collection is the widely publicized inaugural exhibition."--BOOK JACKET.
American Folk Art
Author: Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
British Folk Art
Author: Jeff McMillanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781849762649
Category : Folk art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This title provides an accessible introduction to folk art, an established subject in many countries, but in Britain the genre remains elusive.
American Folk Art
Author: Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author: Gerard C. WertkinPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135956146
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1583
Book Description
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.
American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone
Author: Jean LipmanPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486228167
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The carved and painted figures collected in this exceptional book are excellent examples of a wide-spread American folk art tradition that flourished from the middle of the 18th to the end of the 19th-century. 183 photographic illustrations, 4 reproduced in full-color on the covers. List of illustrations. Extensive bibliography.
America's Folk Art
Author: Robert L. PolleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decorative arts
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Folk Art in Maine
Author: Kevin D. MurphyPublisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1461745101
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Folk art proves that producing utilitarian objects can provide an opportunity for self-expression. From decoys to sea chests, folk art is not only rooted in the useful but in the realities of living. Some folk art makes daily chores more fun, while others, such as mourning art, help people face life's saddest occasions. This volume is an introduction for the novice and a treasure for the collector.