Episode 48: Folk Art

In this weeks episode of Arts and Facts:

Defining 'Folk Art' is pretty difficult, as Marie and Julia came to find out.  In this episode they have a minor smack down over what can be defined as 'Folk Art', but it's all in good fun.

One interesting aspect of Folk Art is that it is not influenced by academic circles or movements, which both Julia and Marie agree, is an interesting and meaningful benefit to the art form.

The following artists are from the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's and 30's:

Romare Beardon, 

Romare Beardon

Sargent Johnson

Lois Mailou Jones

Grant Wood was a Midwestern artist who came to be classified as a regional artist.

Grant Wood, Young Corn

Grant Wood, American Gothic

Grant Wood, Stained Glass

Examples of Antique Folk Art:

Examples of folk art from non-western cultures:

Next week will be Marie's farewell episode, so of course we have to talk photography! Tune in to listen to the podcast teams favorite photographers and some of their most loved work.

If you have topics in art history you're just itching to hear more about, leave us a comment or email us at: uvu.artsandfacts@gmail.com.