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The Beauty Of Navajo Jewelry
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Book Synopsis The Beauty of Navajo Jewelry by : Theda Bassman
Download or read book The Beauty of Navajo Jewelry written by Theda Bassman and published by Kiva Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elegant array of museum quality pieces are showcased illustrating the marvelous creativity and artistry of Navajo jewelers. The book features the fine photography of noted photographer Gene Balzer. Detailed descriptions accompany each piece photographed.
Book Synopsis Navajo Jewelry by : Lois Essary Jacka
Download or read book Navajo Jewelry written by Lois Essary Jacka and published by Northland Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference of Navajo jewelry
Book Synopsis Southwestern Indian Jewelry by : Dexter Cirillo
Download or read book Southwestern Indian Jewelry written by Dexter Cirillo and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling exploration of both traditional and contemporary jewelry. Spectacular photographs of the beautiful jewelry and sensitive portraits of the artists combine with an insightful, informative text to capture the spirit of this work and of the cultures from which it springs. Includes a collector's guide and a directory of sources. 210 illustrations, 155 in full color.
Book Synopsis Glittering World by : Lois Sherr Dubin
Download or read book Glittering World written by Lois Sherr Dubin and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glittering World tells the remarkable story of Navajo jewelry--from its ancient origins to the present--through the work of the gifted Yazzie family of New Mexico. Jewelry has long been an important form of artistic expression for Native peoples in the Southwest; its diversity of design reflects a long history of migrations, trade, and cultural exchange. Exceptional jewelry makers who have been active for nearly eight decades, the Yazzies are strongly rooted in and inspired by these traditions and values. Their works emphasize reciprocity, harmony, balance, and respect for family. As the companion volume to the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York exhibit of the same name, this book is richly illustrated with images of these beautifully crafted treasures, bringing to light some of the finest indigenous art being created in the world today. Its informative and lively narrative complements these stunning images to illuminate the fascinating story of continuity, change, and survival embodied by Navajo jewelry.
Book Synopsis Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest by : William A. Turnbaugh
Download or read book Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest written by William A. Turnbaugh and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2006-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 125 vivid color photos display groups of Indian-made wrought silver, turquoise, shell, and coral jewelry brought together from the American Southwest. The authors explore the diversity of this handcrafted jewelry from historic collections as well as those available today on reservations. Includes products of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans.
Book Synopsis Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry by : Diana F. Pardue
Download or read book Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry written by Diana F. Pardue and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry reveals the captivating history of the art of American Indian jewelry making, uncovering the ancient techniques, tools, and materials that have made contemporary southwestern jewelry what it is today. Revolutionists such as Hopi artist Charles Loloma, Navajo silversmith Kenneth Begay, Mexican/Mission jeweler Preston Monongye, and other jewelers began using varied materials and techniques traditionally unknown to the southwest. Pardue has researched the history and contemporary forms of metalworking, gems, stone patterning, and more, plus has dedicated a portion of the book to emerging artists whose work is capturing attention today. As you explore Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry's stunning photography, let the art speak to you of how it came to be and what it represents, echoing a similar message still told by traditional Native American jewelry
Author :Georgiana Kennedy Simpson Publisher :Western National Parks Association ISBN 13 :9781583690000 Total Pages :54 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (9 download)
Book Synopsis A Guide to Indian Jewelry of the Southwest by : Georgiana Kennedy Simpson
Download or read book A Guide to Indian Jewelry of the Southwest written by Georgiana Kennedy Simpson and published by Western National Parks Association. This book was released on 1999 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in our series of best-selling guides to collectible Indian crafts. Features bright, clear photographs of work by Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Santo Domingo artists. Brief text details the meticulous tasks these artists perform to create a southwestern style of wearable art.
Book Synopsis The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry by : Theda Bassman
Download or read book The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry written by Theda Bassman and published by Kiva Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color tribute to distinctive Hopi jewelry and the artists who create it--past and present. View the intricate and splendid nature of this art form and craft. Detailed descriptions accompany photos.
Book Synopsis Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry Design by : Paula A. Baxter
Download or read book Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry Design written by Paula A. Baxter and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated and accessible study of Southwestern Indian jewelry design history. Written by the author of the go-to references in the field: Southwest Silver Jewelry and The Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry.
Book Synopsis Southwest Silver Jewelry by : Paula A. Baxter
Download or read book Southwest Silver Jewelry written by Paula A. Baxter and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the region's native peoples learned metalworking and united it with a traditon of beads and ornaments made from turquoise and other natural materials. The cross-cultural appeal of this jewelry continued into the mid-1900s, and by the 1950s and 1960s masters created a legacy of fine art jewelry that is prized today.
Book Synopsis Traditional Indian Jewellery by : Bernadette Van Gelder
Download or read book Traditional Indian Jewellery written by Bernadette Van Gelder and published by Antique Collector's Club. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since time immemorial, India has lured those in quest of spices, gold and precious gems. Spanning 5,000 years of this glorious legacy, 'Indian Jewellery: the Golden Smile of India', takes an ethnographic approach to the subject, weaving factual information and sumptuous images with the fascinating stories of ancient travellers to India.
Download or read book Indian Silver written by Margery Bedinger and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives the definitive account to date of the working of metals by Southwest Indians, from their first acquisition of metal from the Spanish to the sophisticated slivercraft of the present day Navajos and Pueblos.
Book Synopsis Skystone and Silver by : Carl Rosnek
Download or read book Skystone and Silver written by Carl Rosnek and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Fred Harvey Jewelry by : Dennis June
Download or read book Fred Harvey Jewelry written by Dennis June and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book detailing the tourist Indian jewelry that was sold mainly in the Fred Harvey establishments at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in connection with the Santa Fe Railway. It includes detailed photographs of the native artisans and the jewelry made by novelty companies for the tourists. It is illustrated with many original Harvey Company photostint postcards, which paint a vivid picture of life in the American Southwest frontier.
Book Synopsis Indian Jewelry Making by : Oscar T. Branson
Download or read book Indian Jewelry Making written by Oscar T. Branson and published by Treasure Chest Books. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable step-by-step guide to traditional Native American jewelry. From exquisite squash blossom necklaces, buttons and bola ties to hair ornaments, pistol grips and silver goblets, traditional Indian silversmithing is one of the foremost crafts in America. In this Southwestern classic, Oscar T. Branson provides a wealth of knowledge on the tools, techniques, history, and styles of Indian jewelry--timeless art from yesterday that still influences today's metal craftwork. Wire-O binding. 120 color photos.
Book Synopsis The Evolution of Navajo Jewelry by : Kathleen A. Anderson
Download or read book The Evolution of Navajo Jewelry written by Kathleen A. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Navajo Silver written by Arthur Woodward and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive view of the four major influences on Navajo sivler design, showing how the early Navajo silversmiths adapted art forms of European settlers and Indians in the eastern United States as well as those of the Spanish and Mexican colonists in the Southwest.
