Petroglyphs: Ancient Language, Sacred Art [Hardcover]

Sabra Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1998

This book is an enticing introduction to this unique art form, its range, diversity and location as well as a record of many sites that are endangered or damaged or have recently been destroyed. As destruction by both vandals and the bulldozer continues, it is the author's hope that this book will bring greater public awareness to a fragile and irreplaceable heritage.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Though not intended as a survey (the subject matter is too broad), this book provides a glimpse of the beautiful artwork created by Native Americans through the centuries with 106 excellent renderings of petroglyphs and pictographs taken from such diverse media as rocks and shells. Carefully drawn by Moore, a professional artist, the pictures provide more detail than is often conveyed by photographs. Images from across the United States are subdivided by region. Also included are regional listings of sites where tourists can view some of the originals, though names and phone numbers of places to contact for information are unfortunately not included. The pictures are accompanied by descriptive text that helps put the artwork in context both historically and artistically. While the book does include a bibliography, it does not show the type of scholarly rigor that would make it of interest to academic collections. Recommended for public libraries.AJohn Burch, Hagan Memorial Lib., Williamsburg, KY
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About the Author

Sabra Moore

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Treasure Chest Books; 1st edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574160117
• ISBN-13: 978-1574160116
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,436,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Petroglyphs : Sabra Moore, September 29, 2004

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Martin Barco (Lima, Peru) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Petroglyphs: Ancient Language, Sacred Art (Hardcover)

It is a good book to read and enjoy. To me Sabra Moore's book, in which texts and drawings mingle harmoniously, has given a well-informed and concise overview of the North American rock art. In addition, I think that having the viewpoint from an artist's eye is useful to understand beyond the intellect the possible meanings and purpose of this "ancient language/sacred art" of the petroglyphs. Perhaps, after reading this text-art book, one can visit rock art sites again in a different way, not just seeing the carved boulders any more, but looking at and perusing them instead...

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sabra Moore - Petroglyphs, November 28, 2002

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marina gutierrez (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Petroglyphs: Ancient Language, Sacred Art (Hardcover)

There is an exciting immediacy, an unaffected directness and a sense of wonderment in Moore's
delicately illustrated book. She carries the reader with her on a journey through petroglyph sites across America, a journey that traverses geography, art, time and the heart. With great humility Moore explores a form of analytical examination outside the strictures of the academic mold. The result is a narrative both poetic and informative, that expands the vision, and kindles one's desire to travel with Moore.