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Folk Art Robert Young

Folk Art By Robert Young

Folk Art by Robert Young


$75.99
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Summary

With wooden carvings, worked textiles and naive paintings, folk art is a diverse and rewarding field for enthusiasts. This text draws together the many strands of European folk art, exploring sculpture, furniture, painting, textiles, pottery and metalwork, with advice for collectors.

Folk Art Summary

Folk Art by Robert Young

The vitality and simplicity of folk art makes it accessible and rewarding for collectors and a diverse source of inspiration for interior designers. Folk Art is the first book to draw together the wealth of folk art from across Europe, including textiles, toys and games, naive paintings, pottery, and furniture. It explores the origins and attributes of each piece, with guidance on identifying the most collectable artefacts. Specially commissioned photography showing superb examples in authentic locations makes this book a unique and valuable resource.

Table of Contents

Houeshold objects: drinking vessels; storage and preparation; baskets; lighting. Sculpture: love tokens; woodcarving; decoys; decorative metalwork; outdoor sculpture; trade signs. Paintings: painted signs; from painted signs to portraits; animal portraits; domestic portraits; mixed media pictures. Toys and games: soft toys and dolls; carved and painted toys; board games. Pottery: slipware; spongeware. Textiles: needleware; samplers; homespun and quilts; leather. Furniture: sculptural form; painted decoration. Conservation.

Additional information

GOR001953836
9781840001365
1840001364
Folk Art by Robert Young
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
19991014
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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