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whichbe commented on the word art brut
French for "raw art," Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985) devised this name in 1945 for the art of children and outsiders (naïve artists and the mentally ill); actually, anyone not producing art for profit or recognition. Because they did not adhere to the cultural norms or fashion effecting most artists, Dubuffet felt there was greater honesty and power inherent in the work of such people. His collection of art brut moved Dubuffet to cultivate such raw artistic elements in his own work, sometimes making pictures with pastes including mud, asphalt, or broken glass. (From ArtLex)
June 4, 2008
vanishedone commented on the word art brut
Closely related to 'Outsider Art'; Raw Vision calls them 'virtually synonymous'.
June 4, 2008
dontcry commented on the word art brut
Who knew? I'm an art collector!
June 4, 2008