FAQ About The Impact of Art Brut on Outsider Art

Art Brut, which translates to "raw art" or "rough art," is a term coined by French artist Jean Dubuffet in the 1940s. It refers to artworks created outside the boundaries of official culture, primarily by self-taught artists who do not conform to conventional artistic standards. Dubuffet was particularly interested in the works of psychiatric patients, prisoners, and children, viewing their creations as untainted expressions of pure creativity.