This title provides an accessible introduction to folk art, an established subject in many countries, but in Britain the genre remains elusive.

"This is a book about the creative life of Britain and the first attempt since the Festival of Britain to document the popular and folk art of the present day"-

One of the Spectator's Books of the Year 2012 'Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain For we've received orders

A truly international treatment of its subject, The Spirit of Folk Art draws upon the vast resources of the Girard Collection, amassed by Alexander and Susan Gi