Folk Art
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron, Zinc
Early 20th Century Persian Revival Folk Art
Wool
1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
1940s Turkish Tulu Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
2010s Mexican American Colonial Folk Art
Clay
1930s American Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood
Early 20th Century American Country Folk Art
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Folk Art
Clay, Ceramic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
2010s Italian Folk Art
Bronze
2010s Italian Folk Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Folk Art
Clay, Ceramic
2010s Italian Folk Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Folk Art
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Folk Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wool
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Wood, Clay
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber
18th Century Antique Folk Art
Giltwood
2010s Italian Folk Art
Bronze
Late 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber
1930s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Bronze
2010s Italian Folk Art
Marble
1880s Indian Antique Folk Art
Stone
Early 20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Brass
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Folk Art
Wool
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Linen
Late 20th Century English Folk Art
Other
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Folk Art
Hardwood, Giltwood
1950s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1920s British Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1830s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Natural Fiber
1980s Taiwanese Vintage Folk Art
Metal
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Folk Art
Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Folk Art
Canvas
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1960s Nigerian Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Metal
2010s Italian Folk Art
Plaster
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Folk Art
Cotton
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Oak
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art
Copper
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Wood
1960s Turkish Vintage Folk Art
Brocade, Goat Hair, Wool
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century English Folk Art
Oak
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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