FAQ About The Impact of Art Brut on Outsider Art

Outsider Art and Folk Art are related but distinct categories. Folk Art typically refers to traditional cultural art, created within a community or ethnic group, often passed down through generations. Outsider Art, on the other hand, is created by individuals who operate outside the mainstream art world, usually self-taught, and not necessarily bound to cultural traditions. While there can be overlaps, particularly with naive or primitive styles, they each represent different approaches to art-making.