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naive artalso called outsider artWork of artists in sophisticated societies who lack or reject formal training. Naive artists, not to be confused with hobbyists, create with the same passion as trained artists but without formal knowledge of methods. Naive works are often extremely detailed, with a tendency toward the use of brilliant, saturated colours and a characteristic absence of perspective, which creates the illusion of figures floating in space. Well-known naive artists include Henri Rousseau and Grandma Moses. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The child's room features framed primitive art and custom furniture in bright complex colors. There is something strange about primitive art which tends to make almost anyone who gets interested in it an instant expert, sometimes with disastrous consequences (Primitive Art Newsletter, vol. Crew traveled to several continents, gaining exposure to indigenous cultures and primitive art, all helping to build the foundation for his boutique, which opened in January 2002. |
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