Creative Folk Art: Beauty from Simplicity : Decorative Craft from Everyday Materials

by Walton, Stewart; Walton, Sally; Tanner, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781842154847
• ISBN10: 1842154842
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

This book is a beautifully illustrated historical and practical exploration of folk arts and crafts, with 35 projects to follow at home.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(6)
Style and Design	12	(18)
Art from Necessity	14	(2)
American Folk Art	16	(3)
The European Tradition	19	(3)
The Motifs	22	(4)
Folk Pattern	26	(2)
Folk Colour	28	(2)
Interiors and Furniture	30	(28)
Folk Interiors	32	(14)
Folk Furniture	46	(12)
Folk Decoration	58	(18)
Painted Objects	60	(16)
Textiles	76	(32)
Folk Quilts	78	(18)
Cross Stitch and Needlepoint	96	(6)
Rag Rugs	102	(6)
Wood, Plaster and Paper Crafts	108	(20)
Wood and Plaster Crafts	110	(8)
Paper Crafts	118	(10)
Tinware and Toys	128	(16)
Cut and Pierced Metalwork	130	(6)
Toys and Games	136	(8)
Reference	144	(13)
Basic Techniques	146	(8)
Buying and Collecting	154	(3)
Bibliography	157	(1)
Index	158	(2)
Acknowledgements	160