Date of Award:
5-2014
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
English
Committee Chair(s)
Lisa Gabbert
Committee
Lisa Gabbert
Committee
Stephen Siporin
Committee
Jennifer Eastman Attebery
Abstract
Folk art is the art of everyday life. Framing homes can be artistic when done with a degree of exemplary expertise. Jerry Saville is a master folk artist because of his special skills and techniques exhibited in his trade of carpentry. This research provides a glimpse into a carpenter’s life to discover what creates and sustains a master carpenter. Through desire, drive, dedication (time/practice), life experience/opportunity (apprenticeship), purpose, and a community of support, Jerry Saville became a master folk artist.
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Recommended Citation
Williams, Heidi Jean, "The One Man Crew: The Creating and Sustaining of a Master Folk Artist" (2014). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 3849.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/3849
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