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Definition of Folk art
1. Noun. Genre of art of unknown origin that reflects traditional values of a society.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Folk Art
Literary usage of Folk art
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Folk Festivals: Their Growth and how to Give Them by Mary Master Needham (1912)
"Out of folk-art has grown fine-art. And it is logical, I think, to believe that
we cannot well appreciate the finer arts until we have known those more ..."
2. The Social Survey by Carol Aronovici (1916)
"This is bound to result in a new and great folk art, but its basis must be found
in the folk art forms of the people who have come more recently from ..."
3. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1914)
"... a home for Russian folk art. KR Cain. 11. Craftsman.: 92-6. O. '14. See aleo
Bakst, Tu. Art and lonn dress exhibit; story. Z. Gale. 11. ..."
4. Poland by Tomasz Torbus (2001)
"folk art IN POLAND Among the earliest examples of Polish folk art are ...
Wood Sculptures Polish folk art is at its most unique in its wood sculpture. ..."
5. Yucatan by Bruce Conord, June Conord (2005)
"The variety of colorful folk art on display in the small Museo de Arte Popular
Mexicano is absolutely mind- boggling. If you are not familiar with the rich ..."
6. Cyprus by Samantha Stenzel (1999)
"Several modern shopping centers are along the street heading east - and a number
of art galleries are in the vicinity surrounding the folk art Museum. ..."
7. Variations by James Huneker (1921)
"Folk-art was confused with nationality in art. A false principle was constructed
that 'national art' must be based upon folk-music. ..."
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