The Art of Folklore: A Visual Miscellany of Myths, Lore and Legend
Elizabeth Sulis Kim
Mar 2027 · Frances Lincoln
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Discover the traditions that have shaped cultures in this visual exploration of folklore and its enduring artistic legacy.
Folklore is no longer the preserve of dusty museums and long-forgotten local festivals. In recent years there has been renewed interest in all aspects of traditional folk culture.
The Art of Folklore celebrates this, bringing together over 170 images from across the world into a unique volume of visual inspiration, including:
Beautifully curated and richly illustrated, The Art of Folklore invites you to discover the stories and traditions that continue to shape our understanding of the world, making it an essential volume for anyone fascinated by folklore, mythology, art, and cultural history.
Folklore is no longer the preserve of dusty museums and long-forgotten local festivals. In recent years there has been renewed interest in all aspects of traditional folk culture.
The Art of Folklore celebrates this, bringing together over 170 images from across the world into a unique volume of visual inspiration, including:
- Striking artistic interpretations of creation myths, origin stories, and legendary figures.
- Visual depictions of heroes, quests, magical beings, and supernatural worlds from diverse cultures.
- Art inspired by seasonal festivals and sacred rituals.
- Works spanning centuries and continents, revealing how artists have continually reimagined folklore for new audiences.
Beautifully curated and richly illustrated, The Art of Folklore invites you to discover the stories and traditions that continue to shape our understanding of the world, making it an essential volume for anyone fascinated by folklore, mythology, art, and cultural history.
Discover the traditions that have shaped cultures in this visual exploration of folklore and its enduring artistic legacy.
Folklore is no longer the preserve of dusty museums and long-forgotten local festivals. In recent years there has been renewed interest in all aspects of traditional folk c...
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About the author
Elizabeth Sulis Kim is a writer and journalist based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Founding Editor of Cunning Folk – a popular independent magazine about magic, folklore, mythology, and the occult. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Independent, Huck, the LA Review of Books, and Refinery29, among many others.
Elizabeth Sulis Kim is a writer and journalist based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Founding Editor of Cunning Folk – a popular independent magazine about magic, folklore, mythology, and the occult. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Independent, Huck, the LA Review of Books, and Refi...
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