Folk Art of Cape Cod and the Islands


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With over 560 color photos and well-researched text, this book recounts the histories of the hard working, entrepreneurial people of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket and their role in this nation, as told through the folk art primitives the residents produced from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. The art displayed includes the works of itinerant painters, domestic weavers and quilters, seminary school watercolorists, and carvers in wood, metal, and stone. Among these fascinating items are: paintings including portraits and silhouettes, landscapes and genre paintings; maritime art such as sculpture and scrimshaw; trade figures and signs; carousel art; wood carvings; weathervanes and whirligigs; religious and decorative art; textiles, including quilts and samplers; and gravestones. All of these beautiful and compelling works of art speak eloquently of the human aspirations sparked by the freedom and prosperity offered by the coasts and the bold, clear visual language that ordered these craftsmen's world.




The Gallery Guide


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Cape Cod Life is proud to publish an indispensable guide to art galleries on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket in Massachusetts. Listing 190 galleries by town, this beautifully designed book also features an artist index with over 1000 artists & crafters cross-referenced to the galleries. This is the only artist index published in this region. Each gallery entry includes addresses, phone numbers, directions, & in-depth gallery descriptions, including a selection of artists represented & a description of their work. The book also includes an index of the galleries listed with locations. The book is beautifully illustrated with 60 black & white photos of arts & crafts from the region. The book also includes maps of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Including information on Nantucket lightship baskets, sailor's valentines, scrimshaw, & maritime paintings, as well as folk art, weaving, pottery, woodcrafts, glass, pewter & much more, this book is a must for any artist, art collector, & art buff interested in the unique offerings that can be found in this special part of New England. To order, call Cape Cod Life at 1-800-645-4482 or write us at P.O. Box 1385, Pocasset, MA 02559.




Cape Cod and the Islands


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Kathryn Kleekamp uses her paintings and historic photographs to accompany her text, which evokes the ambiance and nature of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.







The Narrow Land


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Six parts: one for the tales of the Norsemen, one for Indian legends and stories and four for the stories of Cape Cod's white settlers and their descendants, including sea yarns, ghost stories and witch tales.




Felt Wee Folk: New Adventures


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“A fabulous book! . . . If you enjoy tiny, detailed projects that allow for lots of creativity and personal handiwork, I cannot recommend this book enough!” —Feeling Stitchy Salley Mavor’s book Felt Wee Folk inspired tens of thousands to handcraft dolls from simple materials. Now, she invites you to return to the wee world with Felt Wee Folk—New Adventures, starring 120 dolls to spark smiles and creativity. As requested by fans, this long-awaited follow-up shares more challenging projects. Explore fresh scenes and an array of new outfits, hairstyles, and accessories, with full-sized patterns. Make bendable dolls that resemble you, your family, or your favorite fairy-tale characters with wool felt, chenille stems, and decorative stitching. Display the figures in a dollhouse, atop a wedding cake, or in a holiday scene to be cherished year after year. From the pages of Mavor’s award-winning children’s books to your home, the enchanting wee folk dolls appeal to crafters of all ages and skill levels. More dolls, more scenes, and more outfits Use your stash—wool felt, chenille stems, and simple embellishments Delightful, challenging projects, as requested by fans Felt Wee Folk was a Foreword Reviews’ GOLD WINNER for Crafts & Hobbies “While the original book included projects beyond Wee Folk dolls, the new volume focuses on the dolls themselves. Fairies and families, kings and knights, and even some not-too-scary pirates all grace the pages of the book, beckoning readers to at least admire, if not try to create, Wee Folk of their own.” —The Enterprise (Cape Cod)




Homage to Ralph and Martha Cahoon


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"Many years after the kind and generous Cape Cod folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon agreed to teach me the elements of painting in the folk art tradition, years in which I have followed my passion, shown, and continue to show my work in galleries across the country, it is time to honor my teachers, mentors and friends. Herein find a selection of my best work. I would like to think that the Cahoons would be proud of my success. I am the painter that I am because of them. My heartfelt thanks."-- Amazon.




Encyclopedia of American Folk Art


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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.




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