Self Taught, Outsider, and Folk Art : A Guide to American Artists, Locations and Resources by Betty-Carol Sellen and Cynthia J. Johanson (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Self Taught, Outsider, and Folk Art: A Guide to American Artists, Locations and Resources
Publication NameSelf Taught, Outsider, and Folk Art : a Guide to American Artists, Locations and Resources
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDirectories, Reference, General, American / General
Publication Year1999
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaArt, Reference
AuthorBetty-Carol Sellen, Cynthia J. Johanson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN99-32129
ReviewsReviews of the Second Edition : "important...well-researched...highly recommended"-- Library Journal ; "a rich resource...useful"-- ARBA ; "lots of good information...highly recommended"-- The Outsider ; "user-friendly...absorbing...invaluable"-- Raw Vision ; "excellent...there is no doubt that every serious collector will want to own a copy"-- Folk Art Finder ; "comprehensive...painstaking research...truly amazing"-- Folk Art Messenger ; "useful to both curious newcomers and serious collectors"-- Ames News.
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal745/.025/73
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisThis is a guide to self-taught and outsider artists in the United States, also called folk artists, and to their work. Interest in this field is exploding and information on hundreds of artists and the places where their work may be viewed or purchased is provided in this book., This is a guide to self-taught and outsider artists in the United States, also called folk artists, and to their work. Interest in this field is exploding and information on hundreds of artists and the places where their work may be viewed or purchased is provided in this book. The first part covers galleries, art centers, museums, recent major exhibitions, organizations, publications and educational opportunities. Within each category, the entries are arranged by state, and each entry contains information such as address, telephone number and contact person, as well as a description and a list of the featured artists. The second part of the book provides biographies of the artists themselves, including information on styles and techniques. This guide will prove helpful to both the curious newcomer and the serious collector. Both established and newer artists are included, and all information is current. The comprehensive index allows for easy reference.