Folk artists come from all walks of life and ethnic and racial backgrounds. Their works range from painting to sculpture to textiles, from boat building to doll making, from quilting to recycled art monuments, and from cowboy art to Native American art. In fact, the United States boasts a variety of folk environments that are not only gaining the attention of the art world, but also encouraging us to think about new ways of problem solving and creative ways of living.
Kristin G. Congdon, PhD, is professor of philosophy and humanities at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Kara Kelley Hallmark, PhD, is lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin in the Art and Art History Department.
"A narrowly focused but significant addition to both academic and
public library reference collections." - School Library Journal
"Scholars and students often find it easier to locate biographies
of so-called fine artists rather than folk artists, and this
two-volume set should be a great aid not only for research into
art, folklife, and material culture, but also to regional and
American studies." - ARBA
"This is an excellent resource for art, American studies, folklore,
and art therapy collections. Summing Up: Highly recommended." -
Choice
"Recommended for academic libraries that support art programs,
particularly those with a strong regional focus." - Booklist
"These volumes, celebrating human inventiveness and identifying
artists whose work deserves regard, are as worthwhile for inspiring
potential folk artists as for researchers." - Library Journal
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