North American Indian Arts (Golden Guide) [Paperback]

Andrew Hunter Whiteford (Author), Herbert Spencer Zim (Editor), Owen Vernon Shaffer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Golden Guide | Publication Date: 1990

An illustrated guide to North American Indian arts and crafts.

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About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Golden Press; Revised edition (1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307240320
• ISBN-13: 978-0307240323
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,668,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice resource on Native American Arts, April 26, 2000

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This review is from: North American Indian Arts (Golden Guide) (Paperback)

Detailed drawings depict types and qualities of the multitudes of crafts of varying tribes. As an artist, it is important to see the finishing details of clothing and basket weaves, etc., such as how the pueblo wind their boots around their legs and tie them, or the type of weaving patterns in their clothing. There are many illustrations of tools, potteries, weapons, etc., how they were made and how to identify between the various tribes and time periods, identifying the various cultures as well. Very descriptive narratives. This is a simple, usable and thorough resource. Very interesting. Good for children and adults alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars small encyclopedia, October 18, 2010

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I liked it very much; small, easy to read and to understand ; answers the questions who, where, how, when,and is realy fully illustrated

5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful little book, January 9, 2010

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When searching for "guides" to various subjects, the Golden Guides are often overlooked in favor of more expensive books. That would be a mistake, especially in the case of this Guide to North American Indian Arts. While available space necessarily eliminates some things, it is hard to imagine a better introduction to the different types of pottery, basketry and general material culture found among Native Americans than you will find in this little volume. I'm particularly impressed with the information on the different basket-weaving patterns found among the tribal cultures. I would recommend it to parents seeking reliable information for their children's school reports, but I would also encourage adults who like collecting in this field to consider this book. It gives good basic information, and has the added advantage of fitting in your pocket.