Folk and Self-Taught Art - Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection of folk and self-taught art represents the powerful vision of America’s untrained and vernacular artists.
American Self-Taught: Paintings and Carvings by Outsider Artists
The American Self-Taught genre, also called Outsider Art and Folk Art, is an intuitive, almost childlike form of expression. The artists are driven by an inborn need to create: they express …
Folk Art Revealed - American Folk Art Museum
A provocative installation of artworks that span the eighteenth century to the present reveal the remarkable depth and diversity of the museum’s collection. Four universal themes—utility, …
Folk art of the United States - Wikipedia
Most American folk artists were self taught, and painters often worked as portrait makers to generate income. An example of this can be seen by Rufus Hathaway (1770-1822) who …
We the People: American Folk Portraits - InCollect
Jan 25, 2018 · A merican folk portraits are treasured for many reasons, foremost, their aesthetic appeal. The rhythms, lines, shapes, and color combinations in these likenesses draw attention …
13 Black Folk Artists from the American South - DailyArt Magazine
Sep 17, 2024 · The thirteen self-taught artists below, from Bill Traylor to Nellie Mae Rowe, Thornton Dial to Mary T. Smith, among others, created some of the most powerful and …
19th Century American Folk Portrait Artists - Worthington Galleries
Feb 16, 2023 · Folk art portraits were created by self-taught artists, many of whom had little formal training in art. These artists were often itinerant, traveling from town to town to seek …
Self-Portrait at 84 – Works – American Folk Art Museum
Abstract self-portrait of artist against light blue background with red outline all four edges. Chocolate-colored head with grizzled, gray hair. Asymmetrical eyes with …
From Self Portrait to Selfie: The curious evolution of Self
Feb 7, 2023 · In the art world, self-portraits have been created by artists throughout history, and their popularity has varied over time. Self portraits can be simple or complex and can range …
Folk Art & The Self-Taught Artist - HubPages
Sep 25, 2013 · A look at “folk art” as unique artistic creations that are “homegrown” and handmade. This is the lead article to a series of three on the topic of art and the self-taught artist.