Edwin Hicks; The Peaceable Kingdom #11, 1840
Folk Art represents everyday life and is often passed down from generation to generation. American folk art includes paintings, signage, furniture, textiles and needlework, ceramics, sculptural and carved figures and is often colorful and simplistic with a specific use or purpose. Learn about different forms of folk art and experiment with different materials and techniques.
Artists: Howard Finster, Grandma Moses, Edwin Hicks, William Johnson, Ammi Phillips, Horace Pippin.