Naive art
Naïve art is a term that is usually applied to the work of untrained painters; it presumes the existence of an
academy and of a generally accepted 'educated' manner of painting. In practice,
there are schools of naïve atists; over time it has become very much yet another acceptable style. Its characteristics are an
awkward relationship to the formal qualities of painting: difficulties with drawing and perspective that result in a charmingly
awkward and often refreshing vision. Strong use of pattern, unrefined colour, and simplicity rather than subtlety are all
supposed markers of naive art; however, it has become such a popular and recognisable style that it would probably be more
correct to call most examples pseudo-naïve.
Grandma Moses is the most famous American Naïve artist.
Primitive art is another term often applied to the art of those without formal training; this is to be distinguished
from the self-conscious movement primitivism.
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t famous American Naïve artist.
Primitive art is another term often applied to the art of those without formal training; this is to be distinguished from the self-conscious movement primitivism.
