Discuss the differences between a work of fine art and a work of folk art. What does the distinction between “fine” and “folk” really mean?

Discuss the differences between a work of fine art and a work of folk art. What does the distinction between “fine” and “folk” really mean?

Please answer the following essay questions in your own voice.You will need to cite your sources (i.e., Author, pg#) and include a works cited. Good essays will have an introduction, main body paragraph(s) and a brief conclusion. Try to avoid clichés like “art is in the eye of the beholder.” Instead make arguments and back them up with material from our reading and discussion. Each of the 3 essay answers should be 1-1.5 page in length, double-spaced in 12pt Times New Roman. (total combine pages 3-4 plus a works cited separate page)

Chapter 1 essay questions:

1. Discuss the differences between a work of fine art and a work of folk art. What does the distinction between “fine” and “folk” really mean? Describe and give examples of each. Use examples from the text book and class discussions. You will need to cite your sources (ie (Author, pg#) and include a works cited. 1-1.5 page total
2. Please discuss the difference between two and three-dimensional work. Include examples of materials used for each and how the artist applies the materials. Use examples to help solidify your description. 1-1.5 page total
3. Discuss the differences between Western and Non-Western approaches to space and dimension, citing several techniques used by each culture. Use concrete examples and terms from the reading and discussion.  1-1.5 page total

Use standard formatting with one inch margins and 12 pt. Times font. Cite sources in text and in a works cited section.