The book ""Indian Art of the United States"" by Frederic Huntington Douglas is a comprehensive study of the indigenous art forms of Native American tribes across the United States. The author explores the rich history and cultural significance of various art forms such as pottery, basketry, weaving, beadwork, and carving, among others. The book contains a detailed analysis of the various styles, techniques, and materials used by different tribes and how they evolved over time. The author also examines the role of art in ...
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The book ""Indian Art of the United States"" by Frederic Huntington Douglas is a comprehensive study of the indigenous art forms of Native American tribes across the United States. The author explores the rich history and cultural significance of various art forms such as pottery, basketry, weaving, beadwork, and carving, among others. The book contains a detailed analysis of the various styles, techniques, and materials used by different tribes and how they evolved over time. The author also examines the role of art in Native American societies, including its use in religious ceremonies, storytelling, and cultural expression. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations of Native American art, providing readers with a visual understanding of the beauty and diversity of these art forms. Overall, ""Indian Art of the United States"" is an insightful and informative book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Native American art and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine. No Dj. Book Quarto, hardcover, near fine in tan decorative boards. No dj. 219pp. Illustrated with 208 plates, including 8 in color. Black and white illustrations throughout the text. Locations maps. Decorated front end papers. Chart on lower end papers. Clean, tight, unmarked.
Publisher:
Published for the Museum of Modern Art by Arno Press
Published:
1969
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
10467552834
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Seller's Description:
Very good in good dust jacket. 204 p. illus. 27 cm. Includes Illustrations. Based on an exhibition which was sponsored by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board of the United States Department of the Interior. Bibliography: p. 195-203. Book Condition: Near fine/Very good. Inside pages clean. Tight binding. Sharp corners. Slightly chipped dj.
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Good. First edition. Foreword by Eleanor Roosevelt. Quarto. Illustrated from photographs. Front endpaper mostly torn away, faint small stains on front board, good or better lacking the dustwrapper. The art of the American Indian and its many forms.
