a genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists
Artwork, usually paintings, characterized by a simplified style, nonscientific perspective, and bold colors. The artists are generally not professionally trained. Henri Rousseau and Grandma Moses worked in this style.
usually referring to art by artists who have no formal art education or training, a style of painting that is often simple with bright colors, unrepresentative perspective and childlike subject matter.
The work of artists with little or no formal or academic training, often called folk art.
The style of naïve painting is characterized by a careful, simplifying approach, non-scientific perspective, bright colors, and often, an enchantingly literal depiction of imaginary scenes. Although not following any particular movement or aesthetic, naïve painters have works produced by artists who had no formal training. Some trained artists, however, have deliberately affected a naïve style.
An art form going back centuries through Chagall and Rousseau to peasant art and primitive art. A childlike, primitive depiction of life.
A style of art characterised by simple, often child-like, drawing and use of colour. Very often associated with artists who lack formal artistic training.
Art made by people with no formal art training.
Art made by individuals who are not trained as artists.