Folk Art
1990s Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Organic Material
Early 2000s Folk Art
Wood
1970s Mexican Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber
2010s Mexican Tribal Folk Art
Natural Fiber
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art
Statuary Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Paper
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Paper
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Iron
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
2010s Italian Folk Art
Other
1990s Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century Folk Art
Wood
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art
Statuary Marble
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art
Statuary Marble
Late 20th Century Malawian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Folk Art
Metal
2010s Spanish Folk Art
Porcelain, Glass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Leather
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Cotton
Late 20th Century American Country Folk Art
Wood
1970s American Native American Vintage Folk Art
Paper
2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Jute
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Folk Art
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Folk Art
Plaster
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
2010s French Folk Art
Copper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Terracotta
1980s Vintage Folk Art
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Early 2000s Italian Folk Art
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut
Late 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Folk Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Late 20th Century Spanish Folk Art
Iron
2010s Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Statuary Marble
Late 20th Century French Folk Art
Spelter
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Folk Art
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Folk Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1970s Malian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
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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