American Folk Art

Folk art encompasses art produced from native or tradespeople. In contrast to fine art, folk art is primarily utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic. Folk Art is characterized by a naïve style, in which traditional rules of proportion and prospective are not employed. Basically, folk art is produced through the genius of untrained artists and has it own characteristics. Various materials, paints, and other items are used to produce this interesting and fascinating art work. This lecture will take the listener and viewer through the various forms of art work along with the artists who produced them. It is a journey not often explored and one you will find fascinating.