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Outsider art : spontaneous alternatives

by Colin Rhodes

This survey examines the history and reception of Outsider Art, produced by self-taught visionaries outside the cultural mainstream. It traces the genre's development from Art Brut and highlights the creative expressions of both major and newly discovered artists.

Accession 11951 ISBN 9780500203347 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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