240 pp, filled with photographic illustrations, clean, tight, square, from non-smoking home. DJ shows scuffing, no tears or chipping. This book is likely to require extra postage for overseas shipping which can be very high, so before ordering , contact me so that the postage rate can be agreed upon. ID# IBO.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Guide to The Arts of The Americas

Publisher

Rizzoli, NY

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0847815978

ISBN 13

9780847815975

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Not Stated

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Here, finally, is a shopper's guide to pre-Columbian and North American Indian art that will facilitate the aesthetic appreciation, connoisseurship and accumulation of these objects. Unabashedly defending the controversial practice of collecting Native American art, the authors argue that it is just another fine art commodity, dismissing the claims of scientific archeology, national patrimony, ethnic pride and religious practice that challenge the propriety of this position. The book is divided into separate sections on pre-Columbian and North American material culture, and outlines the various regions and standard types of collectible items from each area. Six hundred illustrations of varying quality, 100 of them in color, with detailed captions, provide useful information about stylistic features, dating and, sometimes, iconography. An appendix lists dealers, auction houses, specialized bookstores, a glossary of terms and a bibliography for each area. Johnson is a dealer of tribal and ancient art, Griffin curates Princeton's pre-Columbian collection and Furst is professor emeritus of anthropology at the State University of New York.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Traditional pre-Columbian and American Indian arts are the focus of this composite scholarly survey, identification guide, and collecting handbook. Brief histories of the indigenous arts of each region are followed by illustrations that systematically present examples of basic categories of works. The introduction, "On Collecting," discusses collecting controversies, sources of objects, various kinds of collections, identification, fakes and forgeries, restoration and repairs, protection and security, buying from dealers, and the current market. Maps and charts show the locations and chronicle the history of the cultures and peoples included. The appendix lists selected museums, dealers, auctions, and a one-page glossary. An authoritative and specialized survey/guide for collectors, dealers, curators, anthropologists, and other experts in the field.
- Russell Clement, Brigham Young Univ. Lib., Provo, Ut .
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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My wife and I are inveterate book collectors who have accumulated large collections prior to our marriage. Cindy has collected modern firsts but has not listed many yet, and I have had a greater interest in Midwest history, sports, autographed editions, and non-fiction. We are now officially outta shelves and want to find good homes for some of our duplicates, tag-a-longs from buying collections, and other items that we have loved too much to put back. We are merely part-time book dealers with other full time work. We endeavor to grade strictly and describe accurately with true book collectors/lovers in mind. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for any reason for a full refund, excluding return shipping. We are also interested in buying Midwest history, archaeology, Indian history, auto racing, and autographed presidential books and journals.

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