Articles and Journals

These are the primary journal resources for outsider, folk and general art - though the focus is outsider art. All articles and journals are available on the UNC campus (except for Raw Vision). They are located in the Art Library periodicals section at the back of the first floor stacks unless otherwise noted. They are arranged alphabetically in the stacks. All journals but one are available online in some form as well. Click on their titles to visit their web site.

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Articles

Benedetti, Joan M. (1987). "Who Are the Folk in Folk Art? Inside and Outside the Cultural Context" Art Documentation, 6, 3-8.
Art Library and SILS Library Periodicals Collection [Art Library and SILS: 1st floor stacks. Both arranged alphabetically.]

This article attempts to resolve some of the confusion caused by the pervasive and ill-defined use of the term "folk art." The author describes two very different types of folk art: traditional (or community-taught) and idiosyncratic (or self-taught). These terminology issues came up during the author's work as Museum Librarian at the Craft and Folk Art Museum.

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Benedetti, Joan M. (2000). "Words, Words, Words: Folk Art Terminology -- Why It Still Matters." Art Documentation, 19, 15-21.
Art Library and SILS Library Periodicals Collection [Art Library and SILS: 1st floor stacks. Both arranged alphabetically.]

This article is a good introduction to the problem of terminology and controlled vocabulary within the world of outsider art, folk art, art brut and self-taught art. The author worked as the Museum Librarian at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles for 21 years and was a consultant for the Art and Architecture Thesaurus. She is now retired from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, but remains active as a writer and researcher. (Published in Vol. 19, No 1.)

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Delacruz, Elizabeth Manley. (2000). "Outside In: Deliberations on American Contemporary Folk Art." The Journal of Aesthetic Education, 34, 77-86.

This takes a look at American folk and outsider art in the 20th century, its important exhibitions, its definitions (and problems with them) and affects on modern art. (Published in Vol. 34, No. 3.)

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Hall, Michael D. (1991). "The Mythic Outsider: Handmaiden to the Modern Muse." New Art Examiner, 19, 16-21.

This article relates outsider art to 20th century art and culture. (Published in Vol. 19, No 1.)

 

 

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Journals

Art Forum. New York: Artforum.
Art Library Periodicals Section

This is one of the leading art magazines for those in the industry and the general art enthusiast. It covers a broad range of subjects and is trusted as a main source for artist and event information, reviews and art theory. Library has 1963-1968, 1982-.

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Art in America. New York: Brandt Art Publications.
Art Library Periodicals Section

This monthly magazine covers current and historical art issues and personalities in America and abroad. It does not focus on outsider art, but it has covered the subject and is a good introduction to art for those wanting a general magazine. Library has 1992-.

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Folk Art: Magazine of the Museum of American Folk Art. New York: The Museum.
Davis Library: NK805 .C55 [6th floor, left stacks]

Folk Art is published by the (newly titled) American Folk Art Museum and focuses on its collections and exhibitions, which include some of the most important outsider artists. Library has 1992-.

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Raw Vision. London: Raw Vision Ltd.

Though officially a magazine, Raw Vision functions more as a professional journal (albeit one of interest to the general public). Begun and edited by the foremost scholars in the field (John Maizels, Roger Cardinal and Roger Manley, among others), the magazine covers the range of folk / outsider / visionary art and art brut. It includes several in-depth essays and interviews with beautiful photography, upcoming events and exhibitions, and many high quality resources and contacts in the back. Most of the authors are scholars in the field. Sample articles and subscriptions are available at http://www.rawvision.com. Published quarterly since March 1989.

 

 

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