Folk Art
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- Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
- Detailed Description
- Artists and Paintings
- More Examples – defined visual appearance
- Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths
Overview and quickfacts
Folk art is a type of art that is usually created by people who have no formal training in art. It is often based on traditional art forms that are unique to a particular culture. Folk art can be found in many different parts of the world and is often used to decorate homes and public spaces.
The art style is also known as: Handicraft, artisanal work, craft
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. William Matthew Prior – 1806-1873 2. Edward Hicks – 1780-1849 3. John Quidor – 1807-1881 4. George Caleb Bingham – 1811-1879 5. Rufus Porter – 1792-1884 6. Ammi Phillips – 1788-1865 7. John James Audubon – 1785-1851 8. Grandma Moses – 1860-1961 9. Horace Pippin – 1888-1946 10. N.C. Wyeth – 1882-1945 11. Andrew Wyeth – 1917-2009 12. James Hampton – 1909-1964 13. Horace Pippin – 1888-1946 14. Clementine Hunter – 1886-1988 15. Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses – 1860-1961 16. Minnie Evans – 1886-1987 17. Bill Traylor – 1856-1949 18. Mary T. Smith – 1890-1977 19. Ellis Ruley – 1882-1959 20. Aaron Douglas – 1898-1979 21. Jacob Lawrence – 1917-2000 22. Augusta Savage – 1892-1962 23. John Henry – 1811-1874 24. Harriet Powers – 1837-1910 25. Clementine Hunter – 1886-1988 26. Lonnie Holley – 1949- 27. Bessie Harvey – 1891-1984 28. James “Son” Thomas – 1907-1993 29. Thornton Dial – 1928-2016 30. Joe Minter – 1943-
1. American Gothic, Grant Wood, 1930 2. The Hay Wagon, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 3. Christina’s World, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 4. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, Grant Wood, 1931 5. Daughters of the American Revolution, Grant Wood, 1932 6. The Farmhouse, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 7. The Cornfield, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 8. The Road to Emmaus, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 9. The Runaway, Andrew Wyeth, 1949 10. Wind from the Sea, Andrew Wyeth, 1947 11. The Swimming Hole, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 12. The Country Doctor, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 13. The Helga Pictures, Andrew Wyeth, 1986 14. The Wyeths of Chadds Ford, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 15. The Big Room, Andrew Wyeth, 1946 16. The Barn, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 17. The Door, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 18. The Mill, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 19. The Nighthawks, Edward Hopper, 1942 20. The House by the Railroad, Edward Hopper, 1925 21. Room in New York, Edward Hopper, 1932 22. Early Sunday Morning, Edward Hopper, 1930 23. Chop Suey, Edward Hopper, 1929 24. Nighthawks, 1942, Edward Hopper 25. Automat, 1927, Edward Hopper 26. New York Movie, 1939, Edward Hopper 27. Cape Cod Evening, 1939, Edward Hopper 28. Soir Bleu, 1914, Edward Hopper 29. A Woman in the Sun, 1961, Edward Hopper 30. Girl at a Window, 1955, Edward Hopper
Detailed Description
Folk art is a type of art that is usually created by people who have little or no formal training in art. It is often based on traditional art forms that are passed down from generation to generation. Folk art can be found all over the world, and it often reflects the culture of the region where it was created. Famous folk artists include Grandma Moses, who was an American folk artist who began painting in her 70s, and folk artist Edward Hicks, who is best known for his paintings of peaceable kingdoms. Folk art is often characterized by its use of bright colors, simple shapes, and folk motifs. It is often created using whatever materials are available, such as wood, fabric, paper, or metal. If you are interested in learning more about folk art, there are many books and websites that can provide you with more information. You can also find folk art for sale at many art galleries and online retailers.
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Artists and Paintings
Known Artists
1. William Matthew Prior – 1806-1873 2. Edward Hicks – 1780-1849 3. John Quidor – 1807-1881 4. George Caleb Bingham – 1811-1879 5. Rufus Porter – 1792-1884 6. Ammi Phillips – 1788-1865 7. John James Audubon – 1785-1851 8. Grandma Moses – 1860-1961 9. Horace Pippin – 1888-1946 10. N.C. Wyeth – 1882-1945 11. Andrew Wyeth – 1917-2009 12. James Hampton – 1909-1964 13. Horace Pippin – 1888-1946 14. Clementine Hunter – 1886-1988 15. Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses – 1860-1961 16. Minnie Evans – 1886-1987 17. Bill Traylor – 1856-1949 18. Mary T. Smith – 1890-1977 19. Ellis Ruley – 1882-1959 20. Aaron Douglas – 1898-1979 21. Jacob Lawrence – 1917-2000 22. Augusta Savage – 1892-1962 23. John Henry – 1811-1874 24. Harriet Powers – 1837-1910 25. Clementine Hunter – 1886-1988 26. Lonnie Holley – 1949- 27. Bessie Harvey – 1891-1984 28. James “Son” Thomas – 1907-1993 29. Thornton Dial – 1928-2016 30. Joe Minter – 1943-
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. American Gothic, Grant Wood, 1930 2. The Hay Wagon, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 3. Christina’s World, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 4. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, Grant Wood, 1931 5. Daughters of the American Revolution, Grant Wood, 1932 6. The Farmhouse, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 7. The Cornfield, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 8. The Road to Emmaus, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 9. The Runaway, Andrew Wyeth, 1949 10. Wind from the Sea, Andrew Wyeth, 1947 11. The Swimming Hole, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 12. The Country Doctor, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 13. The Helga Pictures, Andrew Wyeth, 1986 14. The Wyeths of Chadds Ford, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 15. The Big Room, Andrew Wyeth, 1946 16. The Barn, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 17. The Door, Andrew Wyeth, 1945 18. The Mill, Andrew Wyeth, 1948 19. The Nighthawks, Edward Hopper, 1942 20. The House by the Railroad, Edward Hopper, 1925 21. Room in New York, Edward Hopper, 1932 22. Early Sunday Morning, Edward Hopper, 1930 23. Chop Suey, Edward Hopper, 1929 24. Nighthawks, 1942, Edward Hopper 25. Automat, 1927, Edward Hopper 26. New York Movie, 1939, Edward Hopper 27. Cape Cod Evening, 1939, Edward Hopper 28. Soir Bleu, 1914, Edward Hopper 29. A Woman in the Sun, 1961, Edward Hopper 30. Girl at a Window, 1955, Edward Hopper
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