Folk Art

Folk art is a term used to describe traditional art that is made by people from a particular culture or region. It is often made with simple materials and techniques, and it often reflects the beliefs and values of the people who make it.

Folk art can be found in many different forms, including:

Visual arts: This includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, carvings, and other works of art that can be seen and appreciated.
Performance arts: This includes music, dance, storytelling, and other forms of art that are performed for an audience.
Craft arts: This includes pottery, weaving, basketry, and other forms of art that involve the making of useful or decorative objects.
Folk art is often passed down from generation to generation, and it can be a way for people to connect with their cultural heritage. It can also be a way for people to express their creativity and to share their stories with others.

Here are some examples of folk art from around the world:

Mexican folk art: This includes brightly colored pottery, papier-mâché figures, and embroidered textiles.
American folk art: This includes quilts, barn stars, and weathervanes.
Indian folk art: This includes Madhubani paintings, Warli paintings, and Gond paintings.
African folk art: This includes masks, sculptures, and textiles.
Australian Aboriginal folk art: This includes dot paintings, bark paintings, and rock art.