LC copy 2 has dust jacket.,DLC

Errata slip mounted on p. [xiii].

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-270).

"Indian Art of the Americas is a full representation of the American Indians' contribution to world art, based on original sources and covering the entire field of North, Central and South America. Available for the first time in a single volume are masterpieces of art created by the Natives of all the Americas before the white men came. The result of twenty years' study and observation, this book unquestionably will remain the definitive work on the subject for many years. The designs in Indian Art of the Americas have been drawn and colored after the finest examples of Indian weaving, embroidery, basketry, pottery, metal-work, sculpture, painting and manuscript-writing. The 79 full-page color plates include in all more than 700 designs, chosen from the best work of more than 100 Tribes and groups-- ranging in scope from the Arctic Circle to Cape Horn. The meaning and symbolism of the works are explained in the words of the Indians themselves-- in authentic and beautiful tribal legends, creation myths and migration stories which express the philosophy and religious beliefs basic to the graphic designs. A general survey of craft techniques and brief but adequate introductions to each geographical section provide the essential background for appreciation of the art. Since it provides essential and otherwise unobtainable material, this book will be of paramount importance to historians, lovers of Indian lore, artists and designers, teachers of art and history, and all those interested in American arts and crafts. The book itself, one of the most beautiful ever published by Scribners, is a work of art." --,Publisher's Description.

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