Folk Art of Nova Scotia

Elwood, Marie. Folk Art of Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1976.

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Abstract (English)

Discussing carving, painting, decorated furniture and textiles by 20th century Nova Scotia folk artists, Elwood defines folk art, the conditions of its production, and its formal qualities. Biographical notes on 21 crafstmen.

Types: Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues
All Contributors: Elwood, Marie (Author); Riordon, Bernard (Prefacer)
Dossier: 343 - ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA (Halifax)
Collation: 59 p. : 85 ill. (13 col.) ; 24 x 24 cm
Language of Publication: English; French
Publishers: Halifax, NS: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Artists: Atkinson, Charles; Bollivar, Samuel; Boutilier, Ralph; Croft, Eli; Dickie, Evelyn; Eagles, Ellison; Eisenhauer, Collins; Howard, Sidney; Lewis, Everett; Lewis, Maud; Lohnes, Albert; Moores, Clarence; Norris, Joseph; Nowlan, Emery; Sleep, Joseph; Suttle, Charlie; Tanner, Charlie; Trask, Fred; Turner, Ernest Harland; Whiteway, Eli; Wile, Harry
Art Organizations: Exhibition Centres > Canada > Nova Scotia > Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia (Halifax)
Event Statement: Exhibition dates: 4 Nov. - 31 Dec. 1976, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Halifax), and touring Jan. 1977 - May 1978.
Keywords: FOLK ART
Notes:

French version published in 1977 by the National Gallery of Canada under the title: "Art populaire de la Nouvelle-Écosse" (0888843437).

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Date Deposited: 29 Jun 1989
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2020 17:11
URI: http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/887
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