Folk Art of the Pennsylvania Dutch
A one hour long video produced in association with Time Warner.
Join us as we explore America's folk art traditions. Meet the craftspeople, artists and preservationists who keep Pennsylvania Dutch folk art a thriving part of our cultural legacy.
Shot on location in the picturesque countryside of Pennsylvania, this beautiful and moving documentary reveals the fascinating story of the region's unique handcrafts and traditional arts. Artisans demonstrate their crafts and share personal feelings about their art, while historians and curators add insight and perspective. The result is a rich and rewarding portrait of a region, a people, and a culture.
Folk arts profiled in this video include such things as:
Barn Painting - Discover the meaning of the stars, hearts, and other symbols which adorn Pennsylvania Dutch barns and farm buildings.
Fraktur - The art of illuminated writing used on birth certificates and other documents that mark the milestones of a family's heritage.
Pottery - Folk art that is both utilitarian and beautiful, linking farmlife and the country kitchen.
Tole Ware - Brightly colored, hand-worked tin, decorated with the symbols and motifs common to the decorative arts of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Dowry Chests - Marked by elegance, percision and symmetry, these decorated boxes transported a rich folk culture to the New World.
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