Folk Art
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century African Folk Art
Iron
1910s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Soapstone
Early 20th Century German Folk Art
Iron
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Soapstone
1670s Italian Antique Folk Art
Canvas
1780s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Fir
1950s American Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood, Paint
1980s American Other Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1890s Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Jute
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Folk Art
Cotton
1660s Italian Antique Folk Art
Canvas
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Clay
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Wood
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1950s French Vintage Folk Art
Leather
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Copper
1930s German Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century English Folk Art
Metal
Late 18th Century American Antique Folk Art
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Silk
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Pottery, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Porcelain, Pottery
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Linen
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Folk Art
Fabric
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art
Silver, Iron
1780s Italian Antique Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art
Cotton
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Folk Art
Other, Tin
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Soapstone
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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