Traditional Decorative Folk Art 1780 - 1930
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1986. 1st Edition Softcover. Book Condition: Very good with the spine faded by the sun. 24 colour plates and numerous black & white illustrations, map. 211 pages. Signed by one of the contributing writers, Susan M. Foshay.
"If the spirit of Nova Scotia begins with its people what better way to discover this spirit than through the richly decorated objects made, used and brought to this province over the 150-year period represented in this important exhibition and catalogue.
"Spirit of Nova Scotia is the first comprehensive showing of traditional decorative folk art from one single Canadian province. Dealing with the years between 1780 and 1930, the over 300 objects included in this show, reflect the rich heritage and ethnic traditions of not only this province, but Canada itself.
"Divided into four major categories — textiles, paintings, watercolours and drawings, sculpture; and decorated utilitarian objects, curator Richard Henning Field presents these works not only as examples of traditional decorative folk art, but examines them within their cultural context, without separating art from artifact, or removing them from their historical or cultural setting. These objects embody that union of function and aesthetic that is characteristic of traditional folk art".
ISBN: 1550020048
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