Living with Folk Art: Ethnic Styles from Around the World
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Cultural beauty meets home decor inspiration.
If you're someone who appreciates the vibrancy and storytelling of ethnic art, "Living With Folk Art" is a visual and informational feast that will fill your imagination with ways to infuse your living space with character. Barnard's insights bridge the gap between aesthetic appreciation and practical decorating, making it a delightful guide for anyone looking to celebrate cultural artistry at home.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Living with Folk Art: Ethnic Styles from Around the World
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ISBN: 9780821218402
Authors:
Nicholas Barnard
Publisher: Bulfinch Pr
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.0
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Discusses a wide range of folk art created by ethnic groups from around the world, examines the original use and significance of such articles, and offers ideas for using folk art in home decoration.
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Cultural beauty meets home decor inspiration.
If you're someone who appreciates the vibrancy and storytelling of ethnic art, "Living With Folk Art" is a visual and informational feast that will fill your imagination with ways to infuse your living space with character. Barnard's insights bridge the gap between aesthetic appreciation and practical decorating, making it a delightful guide for anyone looking to celebrate cultural artistry at home.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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