The Temptation by Julia S. Ardery (1998, Paperback, Illustrated) 
The Temptation by Julia S. Ardery (1998, Paperback, Illustrated)

 
The Temptation by Julia S. Ardery (1998, Paperback, Illustrated)

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Pr
Publication Date: 1998-04-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0807847003
ISBN-13: 9780807847008
Product ID: EPID329238
Description: An interesting portrait of a Kentucky woodcarver whose work was characterized by Biblical themes. Tolson had over 10 children, attempted suicide, burned down one or two of his houses, and spent time in prison. His story is brought to lif...
Save this productSell oneWrite a review
Portions of this page Copyright 1995 - 2009 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.
Refine search
Preferences
Distance
Please enter valid zipcode.
Please select a valid popular city.
Please enter valid zipcode or select a valid popular city.
Within miles of ZIP
9 results|Group by condition
Synopsis
An interesting portrait of a Kentucky woodcarver whose work was characterized by Biblical themes. Tolson had over 10 children, attempted suicide, burned down one or two of his houses, and spent time in prison. His story is brought to life through remembrances by relatives, reactions of critics to his work, photographs, and a discussion on folk art and culture.

Details
Publication Date:1998-04-01
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Length:353 pages
Height:10.3 in
Width:6.8 in
Thickness:1.0 in
Weight:28.8 oz

Publisher's Note
Why, beginning in the late 1960s, did expressive objects made by poor people come to be regarded as "twentieth-century folk art", increasingly sought after by the middle class and the wealthy? Julia Ardery explores that question through the life story of Kentucky woodcarver Edgar Tolson (1904-1984) and the evolving public reception of his poplar "dolls". The Temptation presents a vivid and intriguing chronicle of folk art's ascendancy during the sixties, seventies, and eighties, enlivened by the voices and opinions of diverse participants in the folk art scene. Ardery draws on original in-depth interviews with, among others, folklorist Alan Jabbour; folk art collectors Herbert W. Hemphill Jr., Michael and Julie Hall, and Chuck and Jan Rosenak; painter Roger Brown; Nancy Druckman of Sotheby's Auction House; folk art dealers John Ollman, Carl Hammer, and Larry Hackley; and members of Tolson's family. This range of informants presents a full and profound record of the conflicts and aspirations that built the folk art field and fueled a twenty-year tug-of-war over its definition, pricing, and interpretation.

See an error? Submit a change request

    About eBay | Announcements | Security Center | Resolution Center | eBay Toolbar | Policies | Government Relations | Site Map | Help
    Copyright © 1995-2009 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
    eBay official time

    Error
    We're sorry, but there's been an error.
    Please try again.