Spirit of Folk Art

Spirit of Folk Art
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Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 0810924382
ISBN-13 : 9780810924383
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Spirit of Folk Art by : Henry Glassie

Download or read book Spirit of Folk Art written by Henry Glassie and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A truly international treatment of its subject, The Spirit of Folk Art draws upon the vast resources of the Girard Collection, amassed by Alexander and Susan Girard and housed at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. Distinguished folklorist and scholar Henry Glassie offers a vigorous and often lyrical discussion of the nature of folk art. More than 345 illustrations, including 285 in full color and 50 field photographs showing the various artists at work, provide a rich complement to Glassie's insights.


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