(A survey, by region, of the entire range of American folk...)
A survey, by region, of the entire range of American folk painting incorporates more than 400 illustrations covering all the media and subjects undertaken by American folk painters.
(Some of the most beautiful and fascinating objects create...)
Some of the most beautiful and fascinating objects created by American craftsmen of the past are the marvelous weathervanes and whirligigs that in recent years have become prized collectors' items. The appreciation of American weathervanes as works of art began during the early 1920s and has accelerated since then. The vanes have been made in many shapes -- arrows, banners, weathercocks, Indians, eagles, ships, fish, animals -- and more. The final section of the book is devoted to whirligigs or wind toys, whose sole function is to amuse us as they revolve in the breeze.
(This beautiful new book on quilts-which contains 240 illu...)
This beautiful new book on quilts-which contains 240 illustrations including 160 in color-has been designed as a supplement to Dutton's magnificent America's Quilts and Coverlets published to much acclaim in 1972
Folk Art: Painting, Sculpture (The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques)
(From paintings to sculptures in a variety of materials (w...)
From paintings to sculptures in a variety of materials (wood, metal, stone, and whalebone) to a wide range of eagerly sought household objects, here is American folk art in all its fascination and beauty- pictured, discussed, appraised, and categorized specifically for the collector. In all, 377 representative examples of every major type are shown in brilliant full-color photographs along with information on origin and date, the artist or craftsman if known, and hints for collectors about authenticity and condition. Objects covered range from the relatively common to the rare, with an emphasis on those available to the average collector. Some date back to the 18th century, while others are only a few years old. "The Knopf Collectors' Guide to American Folk Art" is the first complete, practical guide to this highly popular but immensely complicated field of collecting: Folk Art.
Robert Bishop, museum director, art educator. Recipient Impresario award creative writing International Cultural Society, 1975, Silver medal International Film and television Festival, 1978.
Background
Bishop, Robert was born on August 25, 1938 in Readfield, Maine, United States. Son of Charles and Muriel (Webber) Bishop.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in American Culture, University of Michigan, 1975.
Career
Manager publications, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan, 1966-1974;
music editor, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan, 1974-1976;
Adjunct Professor art history, University of Michigan, Dearborn, 1977;
Adjunct Professor art history, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1975-1977;
director, Museum American Folk Art, New York City, from 1976;
Adjunct Professor art and art education, New York University, from 1980.
Achievements
Robert Bishop has been listed as a noteworthy museum director, art educator by Marquis Who's Who.
Board of directors New York City Council Museum, from l978, Koreshan Unity, Estero, Florida, from l978, Pioneer Ednl. Foundation, Estero, from l978. Trustee Opportunity Resources, New York City, from l979, Grove House, Coconut Grove, Florida, from l977.
Chairman, Board Of Directors ISALTA, New York City, from l980. Board directors, member Executive Committee Arts and Business Council, Inc.
