Early American Folk Art Paintings

Folk art covers all forms of visual art made in the context of folk culture definitions vary but generally the objects have practical utility of some kind rather than being exclusively decorative the makers of folk art are normally trained within a popular tradition rather than in the fine art tradition of the culture.

Early american folk art paintings.

It was quite common for both young boys and also girls to be painted wearing dresses. Hard to see a lot of the detail in the photo. As a self taught artist i have always been fascinated by early american history including the folk art style of painting that went along with it. There is often overlap or contested ground with naive art but in.

Early american folk art paintings folk art portraits. See more ideas about american painting american folk art folk art painting. Folk art paintings and folk art portraits early american folk art paintings and folk art portraits were commonly done in various styles. Early american folk art paintings.

It is a christmas present for the woman s parents. Sep 9 2018 explore leslee shepler s board early american paintings followed by 1446 people on pinterest. The style varied from artist to artist. One style was referred to as primitive.