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.—
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Directed by Liu Yu-Shu and inspired by childhood memories of the folk art form, the project has landed a spot in Annecy’s VR Works competition section.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 June 2025
Other categories of objects include Americana, period furniture, folk art, ceramics, porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry, textiles and decorative arts.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Although the exhibition excluded historical styles, folk art—along with a range of other references such as exoticism, cubism, French neoclassicism and machinery—was incorporated into many projects.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 29 May 2025
All our folk art dazzles with the richness of its palette.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 June 2025
Other categories of objects include Americana, period furniture, folk art, ceramics, porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry, textiles and decorative arts.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Although the exhibition excluded historical styles, folk art—along with a range of other references such as exoticism, cubism, French neoclassicism and machinery—was incorporated into many projects.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 29 May 2025
All our folk art dazzles with the richness of its palette.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for folk art
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“Folk art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20art. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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