Outsider Art of the South

by Kathy Moses Shelton

Here is an intimate glimpse into the lives and work of thirty-four self-taught artists, two folk art environments, and one museum, which tells the tale of a region's fast-disappearing way of life. Kathy Moses' thoughtful, insightful portraits introduce us to these men and women, some of whom are well known and some not so well known, but who all are driven by a compelling need to create. Their stories are told with warmth, affection, and respect. For many of these artists, this is the first time they have been presented to a wider audience. With 375-plus photographs, the book beautifully illustrates the range of each artist's work, with more examples per artist than has been shown before. The book is also an invaluable reference guide, with a source section that lists museums and galleries where the art may be seen and purchased, a retail price guide, a bibliography, and many organizations, publications, shows, and auctions devoted to Southern folk, outsider, and visionary art.

Genres: Art

240 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This served as my textbook for my art history class this semester. This is the one and only textbook that I think I have read cover to cover. Definitely recommended to anyone who loves local folk art, especially if you live in the South like I do. It was really great getting to see the different works that come from my area of the world. I love how the book relied more on pictures than it did on text, because the artwork is the most important thing to focus on here. But the supporting text was very much welcomed and very informative. A beautiful book overall!