American Folk Art [Paperback]

William C., Jr. Ketchum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1597643084 | ISBN-13: 978-1597643085

Presenting concise overviews of artists and movements that are uniquely American, these volumes distill the essence of their subjects with authoritative texts and lavish illustrations.

Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages.

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Book Description

Presenting concise overviews of artists and movements that are uniquely American, these volumes distill the essence of their subjects with authoritative texts and lavish illustrations.

Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: New Line Books (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597643084
• ISBN-13: 978-1597643085
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #434,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Prehistoric & Primitive

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