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Art, religion, and function are naturally commingled in the beautiful and useful objects created by the native peoples of North America, and these works reflect a tradition that is still alive -- as evidenced by today's Native American artists -- in not thriving. This volume, illustrated with 119 beautiful full-colour reproductions provides a unique look at the rich variety of Native American art from centuries past to the present day.
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Presenting concise overviews of artists and movements that are uniquely American, these volumes distill the essence of their subjects with authoritative texts and lavish illustrations.
Art, religion, and everyday function are invariably and naturally co-mingled in the beautiful and useful objects created by the native populations of North America. This full-color book provides a unique look at the rich variety of Native American art created from centuries ago to the present day.
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- PublisherMason Crest
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1422239373
- ISBN 13 9781422239377
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages128
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Native American Art (Art Collections)
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Mason Crest, 2017
ISBN 10: 1422239373
ISBN 13: 9781422239377
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Seller: Tattered Spine Books, Santa Fe, NM, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. "While the concept of "art" as understood in Western and Oriental cultures was unknown to Native Americans, their crafts, from ceramics to weapons making, were often imbued with artistic intention: artistic quality was regarded as a by-product of good workmanship and fundamental to the purpose an object was intended to serve." (excerpt) Book is in near fine condition. Pages are bright and clean with no interior marks. Spine is tight with no creases or loose pages. Profusely illustrated. A beautiful book!!. Seller Inventory # ABE-1725833776772
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Seller: Atlantic Books, Mars Hill, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. TOTRI 1997 Edition. Oversize with color photos throughout. covers pottery, textiles, beadwork, jewelry, sculpture. Seller Inventory # 03192120
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