Animals in American Folk Art
Author : Wendy Lavitt
Publisher : Knopf Publishing Group
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 34,8 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Art
ISBN :
The Beauty of the Beast
Author : Carnegie Art Center
Publisher :
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Animals in art
ISBN :
Book Description
Catalog of an exhibition featuring animal imagery in American folk art pieces such as paintings, hooked rug, wood carvings and grave-markers.
Traditional Animal Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftspeople
Author : Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 17,42 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 0486274853
Book Description
Over 1,000 royalty-free illustrations of animals, birds, insects and creatures both real and fanciful as depicted in dozens of design traditions from Ancient Egyptian to Early American. Chinese dragons, Indian elephants, Egyptian scarab beetles, and hundreds more, arranged by category and identified by captions. Indispensable source of ready-to-use animal art for artists, illustrators, craftspeople, more.
Animal Folk Art
Author : Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,26 MB
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 0486996700
Book Description
This extensive, carefully researched, and strikingly rendered collection of animal folk art designs includes scores of images from around the world: Early American roosters and eagles, ancient Peruvian llamas, stylized fish from the Ukraine, Chinese dragons, butterflies from China and Korea, and a host of other vibrant motifs. Included in the set are: -One CD-ROM containing 354 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) -A large-format 48-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly for easy reference Also included on the CD-ROM is Dover Design Manager, a simple graphics editing program for Windows. Conveniently arranged by country, the unusual illustrations will appeal to students of folk art, graphic designers, and craftworkers alike. Original Dover (2005) publication.
American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone
Author : Jean Lipman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 34,7 MB
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486228167
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.
Animal Talk
Author : Cynthia Weill
Publisher : Cinco Puntos Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,11 MB
Release : 2016-04-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781643796574
Book Description
From Oaxaca, Mexico, come vibrant wood carvings of animals that invite children to learn animal sounds in English and Spanish. Desde Oaxaca, México, vienen vibrantes tallados en madera de animales que invitan a los niños a aprender los sonidos de los animales en inglés y español.
Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author : Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 46,85 MB
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1135956154
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.
Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author : Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1583 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1135956146
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.
Discovering American Folk Art
Author : Cynthia V. A. Schaffner
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 13,45 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Folk art
ISBN :
Book Description
Provides an introduction to American crafts from colonial times to the present by showing examples of items used in play, the kitchen, and school from the collection of the Museum of Folk Art.
American Folk Art
Author : William C. Jr. Ketchum
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,24 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Folk art
ISBN : 9781597643085
Book Description
Over 150 illustrations. Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. From furniture and kitchen utensils to weathervances and shop signs, folk art has come to be synonymous with the art of inclusion. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages, as well as toys, scrimshaw, pottery, and quilts. Illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, this celebration of American craftsmanship and decorative style is a must for any collector.
