Black Folk Art In America: 1930-1980 By Jane Livingston and John Beardsley, Published by the University Press of Mississippi, orders Paperback, VG

Black Folk Art In America: 1930-1980
By Jane Livingston and John Beardsley
With a Contribution by Regenia Perry
Published for the Corcoran Gallery of Art
By the University Press of Mississippi
Paperback, 1982

Very Good Condition. The book is clean, uncreased spine, covers attached, secure binding, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, crisp inner pages, no fading, no stains, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no page folds, orders no remainder marks, not ex-library. Some light surface and edge wear from use, storage and handling including a small corner crease mark on the rear cover.

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This unprecedented exhibition book explores the achievement of 20th century Black folk art as seen in paintings, wood carvings, ceramics and utilitarian objects. The majority of the artists represented began making art as older adults, and almost all of them attribute their motivation to personal revelations. They take their inspiration not only from memory, nature, and everyday events but also from dreams, visions, and religious prophets to renowned politicians, fantastic creatures to farm animals, and faraway lands to hometown scenes. Most of these talented artists were not formally trained, and the works demonstrate a break from traditional and formalized art. “Black Folk Art in America” displays a wide variety of art forms. There are imaginary landscapes by Joseph Yoakum, painted tin sculptures and whirligigs by David Butler, a miniature navy created by Walter Flax, and narrative Biblical paintings by Sister Gertrude Morgan. The book examines the significance of Black creative ability within the context of folk art.

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Editorial Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Revolution Within The Art World
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013
An important document which accompanied a ground-breaking event to the modern art world, and occurring during a time period which was both an awakening to the international art academy and to the way we began to re-write our understanding of artistic genius.

5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional catalgue for a groundbreaking exhibition.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
Point of clarification: the exhibition was at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1982 not '92 as noted on this Amazon page. Hopefully the administrators will see this and make the correction. The show was groundbreaking. The catalogue is exceptional. It was my privilege to work with the curators when I was at the Corcoran. This catalogue will be an important addition to your library. Buy it. Read it. Savor it.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Catalog of An Important and Historic Exhibition
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2000
African-American folk art, and more specifically the twenty African-American folk artists of this book, were the subject of a large traveling exhibition which began at The Corcoran Gallery in Washington, and traveled across the country for the next 15 months, in 1982-3. This beautiful and in-depth book is lavishly illustrated both with plates of the actual art works, and photos of the artists. There is much painting and wooden sculpture, and also mixed media pieces. In addition, biographical material is presented with great respect and focus. The authors are committed to promoting a deep understanding and appreciation for their subject, Black American Folk Art, and succeed. John Beardsley's essay, "Spiritual Epics: The Voyage and the Vision in Black Folk Art" discusses funerary art, and is both moving and erudite. A wonderful book.