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Folk Art Fusion: Americana

Author : Joy Laforme

Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 39,44 MB

Release : 2014-10-15

Category : Art

ISBN : 1633224643

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Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with this guide to painting, organized by seasons. Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects that include quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque farms, beautiful birds, and textured florals, this book features American-themed folk art infused with a modern twist. Beginning with an overview of what folk art is, followed by introductory topics like color, tools and materials, and drawing and painting techniques, Folk Art Fusion: Americana also includes sixteen simple step-by-step projects done in approachable and popular mediums. Rounding out the book is a gallery of folk-art pieces sure to inspire lovers of all things Americana. Simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, Folk Art Fusion: Americana draws on America’s rich artistic tradition and heritage and provides a fun, accessible take on creating beloved scenes from the heartland.



Folk Painters of America

Author : Robert Bishop

Publisher : Random House Value Publishing

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 22,11 MB

Release : 1983

Category : Art

ISBN :

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Folk Art Fusion

Author : Heather Galler

Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 38,84 MB

Release : 2017-03-01

Category : Art

ISBN : 163322404X

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Folk art still influences everyday art in some surprising ways. Folk Art Fusion shows you how to blend classic subjects with new techniques to create a lovely work of art that is completely unique. Folk Art Fusion explores the colorful combination of art styles and presents them in modern folk art paintings. This is your chance to learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today's painters, and to discover how to create contemporary folk-art paintings yourself! Even if you're new to creating art, Folk Art Fusion makes creating your own works approachable with step-by-step projects. The projects are as varied as they are colorful. You will enjoy painting classic subjects painted with creative techniques and in popular styles, including flower fields, Frida Kahlo, the Tree of Life, a cat, a quaint English cottage, and much more. Colorful, contemporary, and inspirational, Folk Art Fusion allows artists of all skill levels to quickly discover the joy of creating modern, global-inspiredart in this time-treasured genre.



The Folk Art Tradition

Author : Jane Kallir

Publisher : Penguin Putnam

Page : 108 pages

File Size : 12,11 MB

Release : 1982

Category : Art

ISBN :

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Contains one hundred illustrations representing the most significant aspects of the folk art tradition, with extensive footnotes and a biographical index of the major artists.



Folk Painting

Author : Yeol-su Yoon

Publisher : Laurence King Publishing

Page : 380 pages

File Size : 39,8 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781856693578

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One of the Handbooks of Korean Art series designed to provide an introduction to major aspects of Korea's artisitic heritage. This book focuses on folk painting.



Creative Folk Art and Beyond

Author : Flora Waycott

Publisher : Walter Foster

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 19,35 MB

Release : 2017-11

Category : Art

ISBN : 1633223922

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Get creative with the Scandinavian concept of hygge (hoo-gah) and create your own whimsical, colorful artwork inspired by folk art with Creative Folk Art and Beyond! Continuing the hugely popular Creative… and Beyond series, Creative Folk Art and Beyond features the whimsical and colorful folk-art style of Scandinavia… and beyond! Inspired by the concept of hygge (an idea similar to coziness), Creative Folk Art and Beyond includes creative prompts,easy exercises, and step-by-step projects that embrace all things Scandinavian. No matter your skill level, you can learn how to draw and paint beautiful, colorful art using a variety of accessible, affordable supplies. Starting off with basic tools, materials, techniques, and color basics, Creative Folk Art and Beyond then jumps into tips and exercises that will have you drawing and painting your favorite folk-art designs in no time. This book is a must-have for any "Scandophile" or folk-art enthusiast!



Folk Art of the Americas

Author : Augusto Panyella

Publisher : New York : Abrams

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 12,76 MB

Release : 1981

Category : Art

ISBN :

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This volume examines folk art in North and South America, including sections for Canada, the United States, Mexico, Antilles, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. The art forms covered include basketry, beadwork, jewelry, weaving, toys, metalwork, woodwork, pottery, carving, waxwork, and painting.



Indian Folk and Tribal Paintings

Author : Charu Smita Gupta

Publisher :

Page : 133 pages

File Size : 35,4 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Ethnic art

ISBN : 9788174364654

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Indian Folk and Tribal Paintings introduces you to one of India s most glorious living traditions its tribal and folk painting. Vibrant and full of colour, it is said of tribal and folk painting that it has no beginning and no end. The rich red earth of river deltas, the fine white paste of crushed rice, the juice of fruits and berries, the wine from the mahua tree, the milk and even the dung, continue to provide the artist in the forest and village with his raw materials, while the floors and walls of his dwelling places, the bark of trees, leaves and, latterly, paper, are his surfaces. Whatever the surface or the medium, these paintings are intrinsically linked with the regional historico-cultural settings from which they arise.



Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book

Author : Marty Noble

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 24,16 MB

Release : 2003-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780486427508

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Striking adaptations of authentic native art depict, among other subjects, a Mixtec circular design from an incised gourd rattle, religious figures from a Metepec candlestick, and images of jaguars taken from a Guerrero lacquered chest. An exciting challenge for coloring book enthusiasts, these 30 illustrations will also inspire artists, designers, and craftspeople.



Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Author : Gerard C. Wertkin

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 724 pages

File Size : 18,82 MB

Release : 2004-08-02

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1135956154

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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.