Self Taught Artists of the 20th Century: An American Anthology, Museum of American Folk Art - Hardcover

Interest in what is often called Outsider Art has grown steadily in recent years. Although there continues to be much debate over what properly falls into this category or even how to label it, producers and collectors of such art are gaining recognition. This is the catalog of an exhibition of 32 artists without formal training, organized by the Museum of American Folk Art and traveling to Philadelphia, Atlanta, Ft. Worth, Rochester, and Columbus. Scholars such as Arthur Danto, Maurice Berger, and Gerald L. Davis provide a critical history, a stimulating chronology, and the best biographical information available on these artistsAno simple task because Outsider Art covers a broad range of individuals, backgrounds, and styles. Furthermore, several participants are deceased, and in many cases, the work was given no explanation. While more familiar artists such as Howard Finster, Elijah Pierce, and Henry Darger are featured, many equally accomplished but less well known artists are also included. Informative, visually pleasing, and a nice introduction to the subject, this is a good purchase for libraries that cannot afford expensive encyclopedias.ASusan Olcott, Columbus Coll. of Art & Design, OH
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