Folk Art
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Leather, Felt, Fruitwood, Pearwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paint, Linen, Hemp, Paper, Feathers
2010s Danish Minimalist Folk Art
Granite
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
20th Century Folk Art
Concrete
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Folk Art
Antler
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art
Wool
1870s American Country Antique Folk Art
Cotton
1910s English Vintage Folk Art
Ivory
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Folk Art
Hardwood, Beads
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Wood
Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Folk Art
Cypress
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Glass, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Metal, Other
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Folk Art
Faience
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art
Wood, Antler
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Suede
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope
Early 20th Century Turkish Country Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Iron
2010s Japanese Organic Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Thread, Straw
1940s Turkish Tulu Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century German Rustic Folk Art
Leather
1920s British Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Folk Art
Antler, Wood
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Folk Art
Iron
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak, Paint, Reed
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Folk Art
Iron
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass, Bronze
1950s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Folk Art
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Folk Art
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Folk Art
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
1920s Turkish Tulu Vintage Folk Art
Wool
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Rope, Glass
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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