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folk art also folk-art (fkärt)

n.

Art originating among the common people of a nation or region and usually reflecting their traditional culture, especially everyday or festive items produced or decorated by unschooled artists.

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folk-art adj.

folk artist n.

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folk art

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(Literary & Literary Critical Movements) (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Movements) (Music, other) (Performing Arts / Dancing) the visual arts, music, drama, dance, or literature originating from, or traditional to, the common people of a country

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folk art - genre of art of unknown origin that reflects traditional values of a society genre - a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique