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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The design is made in tandem with Berea College in Kentucky, which hosts a Student Craft program focused on folk arts.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Jewelry, vintage CorningWare, folk art, and classic tools abound.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The Nahua people of Mexico constitute one of the country’s largest indigenous groups and, as such, have created a wealth of folk art and storytelling.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Art in America, founded in 1913, was modeled after German academic journals and early issues covered the old masters in American collections and American folk art.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Jewelry, vintage CorningWare, folk art, and classic tools abound.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The Nahua people of Mexico constitute one of the country’s largest indigenous groups and, as such, have created a wealth of folk art and storytelling.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Art in America, founded in 1913, was modeled after German academic journals and early issues covered the old masters in American collections and American folk art.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
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 1 Jun. 2026.
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