American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY, Museums, Pl...

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descriptions from web

The inspiration for folk art is also often tied to critical moments in Americas history, especially times of war or national celebration, and to an individuals personal response to those events. Symbols of liberty, for instance, became part of the common language as soon as there was an independent nation to applaud. museumland.net
changing exhibits of folk artists, 4000 item permanent collection including portraits & folkartmuseum.org
The museum's collection of more than five thousand artworks span three centuries of American visual expression, from unflinching portraits, dazzling quilts, and muscular weathervanes to potent works by contemporary self-taught artists in a variety of mediums. famplosion.com

reviews from web

A little expensive for what's offered, about 2-3 levels of exhibits. If you are particularly interested in the particular exhibits or are a researcher of American history... from citysearch.com

This museum is about 3 or 4 floors but they are rather small. I went recently and did the whole museum in about 30 mins. The folk artwork is interesting but it would be n... from citysearch.com

Small quiet museum on the west side that specializes in American folk art of the 18th and 19th century. They had a very neat and interesting exhibition of Jacob Kass' wor... from citysearch.com

details from web

general amenities/services: Motorcoach Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
category: Museums - Art & Culture Museums
region: New York City
source web site: http://www.museumca.org/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/museumca/usa_search.cgi
topics: folk art
categories: Folklore
languages: English
more info link: http://stepintoplaces.com/Resource%20Guide/Collection%20M-Z/Quilts_3.htm
type of resource: Museum
editorial review: It makes perfect sense that John Waters, connoisseur of homegrown kitsch, would end up showing his photos at American Fine Arts. Gallery owner Colin de Land a chain-smoking dealer who dresses...
keywords: American Art Museum, art, art museum, craft, creative, Folk Art Gallery, Gallery, indoor, Sculpture

American Folk Art Museum

$5 - $30

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