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American Indian Design and Decoration by Le Roy H. Appleton (1971, Trade Paperback)
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Authors : Appleton, Le Roy H. Publisher : Dover Publications. About Tom Brown. Condition : New. ISBN : 0486227049.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486227049
ISBN-139780486227047
eBay Product ID (ePID)799796
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Indian Design and Decoration
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1971
TopicClip Art, Folklore & Mythology, Native American
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art, Social Science, History
AuthorLe Roy H. Appleton
Book SeriesDover Pictorial Archive Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight27.3 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN74-151421
Dewey Edition18
Dewey Decimal709.01/1
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisFull text, plus more than 700 precise drawings of basketry, sculpture, painting, pottery, sand paintings, metal, much more. 4 plates in color. Text gives lore and tradition behind the designs., The most original and most powerful design art produced in the Western Hemisphere is also its most indigenous: that of the Indian, in innumerable cultures existing from prehistory to the arrival of the white man, reaching from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. It owes, of course, nothing to Europe or the classical Orient. It is tremendous in variety, differing region by region, era by era, often tribe by tribe. It is always vigorously distinctive. This book, 20 years in preparation, shows us that art in all its profuse diversity and in the almost numberless crafts for which the American Indian is famous. Well over 700 examples, drawn with painstaking care, are shown: representations of flora and fauna, men and gods, earth and sky; symbols of clan and tribe, religion and magic; formal designs from the primal to the highly intricate. They appear in examples of basketry, weaving, pottery, sculpture, painting, lapidary work, masks, drumheads, weapons, apparel, beadwork, goldwork, blankets, ponchos, and many other forms. The arts and crafts of Inca, Tiahuanaco, Chimú, Maya, Axtec, Zapotec, Totonac, Mixtec, Navaho, Zuni, Hopi, Apache, Cherokee, Creek, Winnebago, Dakota, Blackfoot, Nez Percé, Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux, Cochiti, Haida, Bellacoola, and others known and unknown are here. Each section is preceded by a page of typical motifs of an area, making it easy to isolate the design elements. In addition, the lore and tradition behind the designs are told in a text reproducing the Indians' own stories and songs. Separate indices simplify locating the work of particular tribes and regions. Craftspeople will find in this book a prolific source of timeless, eternally valid design ideas representing years of research in museums all over the hemisphere; for the graphic artist there is a wealth of material than can be adapted directly to his needs. All those interested in the Americans who preceded us on these continents will find this work unique., Full text, plus more than 700 precise drawings of basketry, sculpture, painting, pottery, sand paintings, metal, much more. 4 plates in color. Text gives lore and tradition behind the designs plus Indians' own songs and stories. "A smashingly handsome book!" -- Kliatt Paperback Guide., A pictorial study of the design art of the American Indian includes motifs drawn from every tribal and regional craft.
LC Classification NumberE59.A7A6 1
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- Dec 14, 2022
Hundreds of Native American Design Motifs!
Very Thoroughly Illustrated/ High quality Printing! Massive amount of Native Art motifs, designs! Historical backgrounding! Excellent price/ Fast delivery!Verified purchase: Yes
- Jul 11, 2017
Historical Value
This book is not only for those interested in American Indian design, but it has great value for the folk lore, legends and beliefs of our Native American tribes. It is filled with information on the different geographical regions of the continent, the migration of the many tribes, their crafts, and their way of life. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the histories of our native people.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 18, 2025
useful art book
inspiring design references captured in its pagesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 23, 2016
Great Resource for Native American/First Nations Design Development
I had been looking for a resource for Native American designs for my knitting projects. This book is excellent for the history and source locations for designs from Alaska through Tierra del Fuego. Design elements can be taken directly, combined or modified as you wish. Every design presented is authenticated where possible. Good book to read through so designs can be recognized later on as they come up. Excellent reference book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 05, 2020
Very informative
A very informative book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 28, 2017
My son isadoptedIndian, so, will send this to him.
Nice .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
