Hex Signs - (Hands-On Art History) (Paperback)

About the Book

Hex signs, an early American folk art, first appeared on barn sides across the Pennsylvania Dutch country in the nineteenth century. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic hex signs of the U.S. mid-Atlantic region.

Book Synopsis

Hex signs, a type of early American folk art, first appeared on barn sides across the Pennsylvania Dutch country in the nineteenth century. These geometric designs convey the imagination and aesthetic sensibility of the people at that time. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from authentic hex signs of the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Kids of all ages will love to decorate these 25 coloring pages with markers, crayons, or colored pencils.