Spirited Journeys: Self-Taught Texas Artists of the Twentieth Century

A spirited folk art rendition of The Creation of the World (Rev. Johnnie Swearington, 1970s) graces the cover of this text showcasing under-recognized artistic expressions. Adele (Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery, U. of Texas, Austin) explores issues conceptually framing a 1994 exhibition titled Outside/In: Outsider and Contemporary Artists in Texas : terminology; the typical absence of such naive or vernacular (but definitely not primitive) art from art history courses; and the diversity of the featured artists' backgrounds, media, and methods. Exhibition checklist, 1998 itinerary, color and b&w illustrations, bibliography. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.