Folk Art by Female Hands 2014 Wall Calendar: Folk Art by Female Hands During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, female artistic expression flourished within the conventions of post-Revolutionary America. Women cultivated creative skills, such as needlework, that enabled them to fulfill the many roles required of them as wives and mothers. Artful from conception to execution, their paintings, drawings, samplers, quilts, rugs, and other creations were often displayed in parlors and best rooms, conferring status and taste upon the entire household. This calendar features twelve graceful artworks made by female hands during America’s formative years. All of Pomegranate"s calendars are printed with soy-based inks on FSC® certified paper, which means the paper has been certified by the Forest Stewardship CouncilTM; and manufactured by an FSC certified printer. FSC certification promotes responsible forest management by ensuring that forestry practices are environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable. EAN: 9780764964381