Art, religion, and function are naturally commingled in the beautiful and useful objects created by the native peoples of North America, and these works reflect a tradition that is still alive -- as evidenced by today's Native American artists -- in not thriving. This volume, illustrated with 119 beautiful full-color reproductions provides a unique look at the rich variety of Native American art from centuries past to the present day.
Over 150 full color photographs of all types of American Folk Art. A magnificent book illustrating American folk art with descriptive text, from the time before the camera when various arts were practiced in the home--painting and silhouette cutting, canvas paintings, gravestone carvings--as well as furniture and hitching posts, and carvings, etc; In Victorian times with collectibles, calligraphy, reverse paintings on glass, etc; Outside the home were weathervanes, and whirligigs--and the list goes on--wonderfully illustrated within. Todtri Publishing Lmt, NY 1998