The Arts of the North American Indian: Native Traditions in Evolution
- ISBN-10
- 0933920563
- ISBN-13
- 9780933920569
- Category
- Indian art
- Pages
- 324
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1986
- Publisher
- Hudson Hills
- Author
- Philbrook Art Center
Description
Looks at traditional Indian baskets, pottery, carvings, textiles, jewelry, and pictographs, discusses the meaning, traditions, and individuality of Indian art
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