folk art

noun

: the traditional decorative or utilitarian art of the people that is often an expression of community life and is distinguished from academic or self-conscious or cosmopolitan expression

Along with exhibits showcasing such folk art as quilts, jewelry and toys, visitors learn about the influence of folk art on contemporary art through tours, programs, symposia and art workshops.

—Shawn Sell

Examples of folk art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the space also looked warm and woodsy; the home was partly built by his father, a contractor from Costa Rica, which explains the Latin American folk art. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026

The 125-acre park is known for Doll’s Head Trail, a hiking path dotted with folk art and found objects. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

This family-run hotel has a huge collection of folk art, and offers a diverse range of art classes and outdoor activities. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Visit the largest collection of international folk art in the world. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for folk art

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart

Kids Definition

folk art

noun

: the traditional art of usually untrained people typically created by an unknown artist