Students will identify the characteristics of folk art. B. Students will look at several pieces of folk art and express opinions about how well the artworks portray real life. American Folk Art originated in the 19th century. It is also called Naive Art. It is the art of the common people.
Most folk artists are untrained artists who create their works as a hobby.
Folk Art passes on cultural heritage in order to reconnect us to the richness of that past. Discussion, demonstration, guided drawing. They will be directed in painting the background of their picture. These will be set aside to dry. Sing the song while viewing color transparencies of the book by folk artist, Kathy Jakobsen.