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Dewey Decimal Number: 745.097303 Edition: 1 Format: Kindle Book Label: Taylor & Francis Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 704 Publication Date: April 17, 2007 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Release Date: April 17, 2007 Studio: Taylor & Francis Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history. In addition to profiles of painters, sculptors, carvers, and lithographers, with details on their principal works and where they can be viewed, entries include: - Artist Schools - Basketry - Beadwork - Ceramics - Ethnic and Religious Traditions of Folk Art - Flasks - Museums and other institutions holding collections of folk art - Painted Furniture and other Artifacts - Quilts - Rugs - Shop Signs - Stoneware - Tavern - Toys - Weathervanes - and much more. 
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