Folk Art Midway
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Fiberglass
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Carnival Art
Metal
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Carnival Art
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Signs
Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Fabric, Canvas
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Signs
Silk
Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Signs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs
Composition, Metal
Vintage 1950s American Steampunk Signs
Canvas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs
Enamel
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Clay, Wood
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Chalk, Charcoal
Early 20th Century American Steampunk Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple
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Vintage 1930s American Game Boards
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Steampunk Carnival Art
Plastic
Vintage 1920s Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Rope
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Wood
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century American Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Muslin
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs
Composition, Iron
20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Signs
Composition
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Signs
Wood
20th Century American Carnival Art
Canvas, Straw
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Paper
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Finding the Right carnival-art for You
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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