Folk Art
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Folk Art
Silk
1930s German Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Folk Art
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Folk Art
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Wood
1820s French Antique Folk Art
Fabric, Pine, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Folk Art
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Late 20th Century Rustic Folk Art
Hardwood, Paint
1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Folk Art
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Folk Art
Yarn
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Folk Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century Australian Tribal Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Folk Art
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Folk Art
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Folk Art
Mahogany
1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art
Metal, Brass
1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
2010s Italian Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century Folk Art
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Raffia
1910s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Folk Art
Stone
1870s American Victorian Antique Folk Art
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Folk Art
Chrome
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Wool
1990s American Adirondack Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Folk Art
Metal, Tin
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art
Opal
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Folk Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Bohemian Folk Art
Brass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Folk Art
Limestone
Early 20th Century Peruvian Folk Art
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Fur, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Folk Art
Sandstone
1860s American Country Antique 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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