Primitive decorating
Primitive decorating is a style of decorating using primitive folk art style that is characteristic of a historic or early Americana time period, typically using elements with muted colors and a rough and simple look to them. Decorating in the primitive style can incorporate either true antiques or contemporary folk art.[1] Contemporary primitive folk art is designed to have an old or antique look but created using new materials.[2]
Examples
[edit]Examples of antiquing techniques used by primitive folk artists include tea or coffee staining and sanding down paint to create a worn, aged look. The style is sometimes referred to as country style.[3][4]
Primitive decorating often features a number of recurring themes and characters including primitive angels, barnstars, primitive crows, primitive dolls & rag dolls, saltbox houses, sheep, willow trees, primitive wooden signs, and pottery.[4] Primitive design focuses on furniture made between the mid-18th century and the early 19th century by farmers.[5][6]
A number of magazines specialize in primitive decorating.[3][7]
Gallery
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Barnstars are a common element of primitive decorating
A primitive decoration created using an antique window frame, barn star and pip berry garland
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Common Home Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them". Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ "Art of Crafting Beautiful Arbours and Pergolas". 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- 1 2 Keiser, Deb (July 12, 2013). "Country makes a comeback". Connecticut Post.
- 1 2 Baker, Stephanie. "What is Primitive Folk Art?". Old World Primitives. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ↑ "Antique Primitive Furniture". Collectors Weekly. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ↑ "Primitive Country Decor Products". The Fox Decor. Retrieved 16 Dec 2019.
- ↑ "A primitive place magazine". Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.