Norwegian Folk Art: A Tale of Two Schools of Free-Market ...
Nelson, Marion / Museum of American Folk Art / Norsk Folkemuseum
The unique designs that characterize Norwegian crafts have captured the admiration of collectors around the world. In a fascinating study of the migration of the folk art tradition from Norway to America, 239 color photographs display objects that span four centuries and include some of the finest holdings of Norwegian museums, valuable family heirlooms brought to America, and 20th-century works created by Norwegian-American artisans. 283 illu...