Folk Art of Cape Cod and the Islands

Folk Art of Cape Cod and the Islands
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Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0764345265
ISBN-13 : 9780764345265
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Folk Art of Cape Cod and the Islands by : Jeanne Marie Carley

With over 560 color photos and well-researched text, this book recounts the histories of the hard working, entrepreneurial people of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket and their role in this nation, as told through the folk art primitives the residents produced from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. The art displayed includes the works of itinerant painters, domestic weavers and quilters, seminary school watercolorists, and carvers in wood, metal, and stone. Among these fascinating items are: paintings including portraits and silhouettes, landscapes and genre paintings; maritime art such as sculpture and scrimshaw; trade figures and signs; carousel art; wood carvings; weathervanes and whirligigs; religious and decorative art; textiles, including quilts and samplers; and gravestones. All of these beautiful and compelling works of art speak eloquently of the human aspirations sparked by the freedom and prosperity offered by the coasts and the bold, clear visual language that ordered these craftsmen's world.

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 724
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ISBN-10 : 9781135956158
ISBN-13 : 1135956154
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of American Folk Art by : Gerard C. Wertkin

For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.

Felt Wee Folk: New Adventures

Felt Wee Folk: New Adventures
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Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9781607058878
ISBN-13 : 1607058871
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Felt Wee Folk: New Adventures by : Salley Mavor

“A fabulous book! . . . If you enjoy tiny, detailed projects that allow for lots of creativity and personal handiwork, I cannot recommend this book enough!” —Feeling Stitchy Salley Mavor’s book Felt Wee Folk inspired tens of thousands to handcraft dolls from simple materials. Now, she invites you to return to the wee world with Felt Wee Folk—New Adventures, starring 120 dolls to spark smiles and creativity. As requested by fans, this long-awaited follow-up shares more challenging projects. Explore fresh scenes and an array of new outfits, hairstyles, and accessories, with full-sized patterns. Make bendable dolls that resemble you, your family, or your favorite fairy-tale characters with wool felt, chenille stems, and decorative stitching. Display the figures in a dollhouse, atop a wedding cake, or in a holiday scene to be cherished year after year. From the pages of Mavor’s award-winning children’s books to your home, the enchanting wee folk dolls appeal to crafters of all ages and skill levels. More dolls, more scenes, and more outfits Use your stash—wool felt, chenille stems, and simple embellishments Delightful, challenging projects, as requested by fans Felt Wee Folk was a Foreword Reviews’ GOLD WINNER for Crafts & Hobbies “While the original book included projects beyond Wee Folk dolls, the new volume focuses on the dolls themselves. Fairies and families, kings and knights, and even some not-too-scary pirates all grace the pages of the book, beckoning readers to at least admire, if not try to create, Wee Folk of their own.” —The Enterprise (Cape Cod)

Cape Cod and the Islands

Cape Cod and the Islands
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Publisher : Penguin Group
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89064065915
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Cape Cod and the Islands by : Greg O'Brien

From true "Cape Codders", here is a unique look at one of America's most popular tourist spots. The detailed reviews of lodging and restaurants, maps, and tourist information have been extensively revised to give Cape Cod visitors the most up-to-date information possible. Illustrated.

Felt Wee Folk

Felt Wee Folk
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Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages : 84
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ISBN-10 : 9781607050483
ISBN-13 : 160705048X
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Felt Wee Folk by : Salley Mavor

A Foreword Reviews’ GOLD WINNER for Crafts & Hobbies. “If you enjoy felt sculpting, doll making, or fun fabric embellishment, check out Felt Wee Folk!” —Needle ’n Thread Salley Mavor’s charming, bendable Wee Folk fairies and dolls are real show-stoppers. Learn to create your own tiny figures and accessories using wool felt, chenille stems, simple embellishments, and Salley’s new step-by-step guide. Take your work along with you anywhere—no sewing machine needed! 18 complete Wee Folk projects feature dolls, pins, purses, checkbook and cell phone covers, pillows, and scenic backdrops Techniques include appliqué, embroidery, thread wrapping, and painting, plus add your own buttons, beads, natural materials, and “found objects” Ideal for dollmakers, quilters, and embroiderers of every skill level “The projects in this book will tempt us all to the needle and felt . . . Thank you for a wonderful book about the doll form and its application in miniature.” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “An inspiring hands-on book that awakens us to the beauty and magic of the forest, and encourages us to pick up our needles and create.” —Ruth M. Keessen, publisher of Soft Dolls & Animals, Contemporary Doll Collector, and Miniature Collector magazines

Cape Cod and the Islands

Cape Cod and the Islands
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Publisher : Falcon Guides
Total Pages : 596
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0762729996
ISBN-13 : 9780762729999
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Cape Cod and the Islands by : Erica Bollerud

Each edition of the "Insiders' Guides" series details hotels, restaurants, annual events, attractions, nightlife, parks and recreations, real estate, and much more. Maps, photos & index.

Pocketful of Posies

Pocketful of Posies
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 81
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ISBN-10 : 9780618737406
ISBN-13 : 0618737405
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Pocketful of Posies by : Salley Mavor

An illustrated collection of sixty-four traditional nursery rhymes.

The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture

The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 519
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781469607993
ISBN-13 : 1469607999
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture by : Carol Crown

Folk art is one of the American South's most significant areas of creative achievement, and this comprehensive yet accessible reference details that achievement from the sixteenth century through the present. This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture explores the many forms of aesthetic expression that have characterized southern folk art, including the work of self-taught artists, as well as the South's complex relationship to national patterns of folk art collecting. Fifty-two thematic essays examine subjects ranging from colonial portraiture, Moravian material culture, and southern folk pottery to the South's rich quilt-making traditions, memory painting, and African American vernacular art, and 211 topical essays include profiles of major folk and self-taught artists in the region.

A-E

A-E
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1548
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ISBN-10 : SRLF:E0000738492
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis A-E by : Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy

An Illustrated Journey

An Illustrated Journey
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 272
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781440320255
ISBN-13 : 144032025X
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis An Illustrated Journey by : Danny Gregory

Collects excerpts from the personal travel journal sketchbooks of forty-three artists, illustrators, and designers.