American Folk Art by William C. Ketchum Jr., Hardcover

Hardcover book Title: Paris: American Folk Art Author: William C. Ketchum Jr. First Published in 1995 Condition: Fair/Good Used. Wear on edges, cover/jacket. Staining on parts of jacket. See images. Genre: Art, reference, nonfiction, history Overview: Over 150 illustrations. Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. From furniture and kitchen utensils to weathervanes and shop signs, folk art has come to be synonymous with the art of inclusion. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages, as well as toys, scrimshaw, pottery, and quilts. Illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, this celebration of American craftsmanship and decorative style is a must for any collector.