Vernacular Art

Vernacular art refers to artwork created by everyday people using local traditions, materials, and techniques, often reflecting their community's culture and daily life. It is typically produced outside formal art institutions and can include crafts, folk paintings, manners, or decorative objects. This form of art offers authentic insight into the values, stories, and identity of a particular group or region. While not always recognized as “fine art,” vernacular art holds cultural significance and preserves historical ways of life through accessible, community-based creative expression.