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Book Synopsis Turquoise Jewelry of the Indians of the Southwest by : Edna Mae Bennett
Download or read book Turquoise Jewelry of the Indians of the Southwest written by Edna Mae Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given in memory of Ethel A. Tsutsui, Ph. D. and Minoru Tsutsui, Ph. D.
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.
Download or read book Turquoise Trail written by Carol Karasik and published by . This book was released on 1993-10-05 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 146 stunning colorplates shows turquoise in the context in which it is worn and used today. Images depict Native American rituals, daily life, pow-wows, rodeas, portraits, and the landscape and ruins of the Southwest, as well as some of the finest pieces made in the last 50 years.
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 Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930 by : Larry Frank
Download or read book Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930 written by Larry Frank and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1990-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This splendidly illustrated volume celebrates the historic silver and turquoise jewelry of the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. A classic, it presents over 300 superb objects that are usually hidden from view in museum storerooms and private collections across the U.S. Here are 253 close-up photographs of conchas, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair ornaments, bridles, and other pieces.
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
Book Synopsis Turquoise, Water, Sky by : Maxine E. McBrinn
Download or read book Turquoise, Water, Sky written by Maxine E. McBrinn and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the uses of turquoise in native arts of the Southwest, beginning with the earliest people who mined and processed the stone for use in jewelry, on decorative objects, and as a powerful element in ceremony. In the past, as now, turquoise was valued for its color and beauty but also for its symbolic nature: sky, water, health, protection, abundance. The book traces historical and contemporary jewelry made by Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Santo Domingo artisans, and the continuously inventive ways the stone has been worked.
Book Synopsis Portraits & Turquoise of Southwest Indians by : Ray Manley
Download or read book Portraits & Turquoise of Southwest Indians written by Ray Manley and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turquoise written by Joe Dan Lowry and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turquoise has been mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, including the Europeans, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, and Southwest Native Americans. It has been set in silver and gold jewelry, cut and shaped into fetish animals, and even formed to represent gods in many religions. This gemstone is displayed in museums around the world, representing the arts and traditions of prehistoric, historic, and modern societies. Turquoise focuses on the latest information in science and art from the greatest turquoise collections around the globe.
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 Evolving Southwest Indian Jewelry by : Nancy N. Schiffer
Download or read book Evolving Southwest Indian Jewelry written by Nancy N. Schiffer and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2003 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book is a classic study of Southwest Native American jewelry that documents the fascinating story of evolving designs and techniques from early traders and artists up to the present. The concise yet highly informative text accompanies over 500 color photographs of silver, turquoise, shell, and gold jewelry. Here is a chronological progression of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Pueblo belts, buckles, bracelets, necklaces, mens jewelry, earrings, and pins from the late 19th century to the present. Classic styles are shown to have evolved as new materials, techniques, and uses developed. Many contemporary artists are showcased, bringing this important study right up to date.
Book Synopsis Indian Rock Art of the Southwest by : Polly Schaafsma
Download or read book Indian Rock Art of the Southwest written by Polly Schaafsma and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive book on Indian petroglyphs in the Southwest.
Book Synopsis Southwest Indian Designs Coloring Book by : Dianne Gaspas
Download or read book Southwest Indian Designs Coloring Book written by Dianne Gaspas and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clearly rendered illustrations on 30 pages display authentic designs taken from rugs, masks, sandpaintings, pottery, jewelry, baskets, and other artifacts created by southwestern Native Americans. Geometrical designs on a Navajo woven saddlebag, a Chumash rock painting of mythical creatures, a Hopi kachina doll, an Apache "crown headdress," and more.
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 Jewelry by Southwest American Indians by : Nancy Schiffer
Download or read book Jewelry by Southwest American Indians written by Nancy Schiffer and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1990 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating evolution of jewelry designs by Indian artists of the American Southwest is documented in this exciting book. The concise yet highly informative text accompanies color photos of this jewelry. Silver, shell, turquoise, gold, diamonds, and other exotic materials are shown beautifully used in belts, buckles, bracelets, necklaces, men's jewelry, earrings, and pins.
Book Synopsis Totems to Turquoise by : Kari Chalker
Download or read book Totems to Turquoise written by Kari Chalker and published by . This book was released on 2004-12-07 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: « Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest celebrates the timeless beauty and power of the jewelry of the American Southwest and Northwest Coast, two regions with distinguished traditions of visual creation whose contemporary artists continue to work in the best of those traditions while expanding upon them to make jewelry an art form expressive of individual vision and creativity." "Lavishly illustrated, both with historical photographs and a wealth of new photography commissioned for this publication, Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest will be an important resource for students, scholars, designers, and indeed for anyone who loves beautiful and well-made objects. 185 illustrations, including 150 plates in full color. »--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Book Synopsis Southwestern Indian Jewelry by : Dexter Cirillo
Download or read book Southwestern Indian Jewelry written by Dexter Cirillo and published by Abbeville Publishing Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the rich diversity of jewelry made by the Native Americans of the Southwest.