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The tradition of African-American Folk Art is vast and diverse. With roots that extend overseas, these traditions now flourish and continue to bloom into the twenty-first century. In Contemporary African-American Folk Art, trace the development of such mediums as wood carving, pottery, quilt making and painting.<br><br>Learn the significance of slave Henry Gudgell, whose artistic mastery is still hailed as some of the best surviving examples of African-American wood carving.<br><br>See how random scraps of cloth from &#39;the big house&#39; transform into geometric wonders such as &#39;The Wedding Ring&#39; and &#39;The Triangle.&#39; Just two of America&#39;s favorite quilt patterns, they are often still showcased today at Southern quilting bees.<br><br>Complete with informative text and seven vibrant prints, this issue includes biographical summaries of major contributors to the field of African-American Folk Art.

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