Southwest Indian Designs Coloring Book

Southwest Indian Designs Coloring Book
Author: Dianne Gaspas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2003-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486430423

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.

Southwestern Indian Designs

Southwestern Indian Designs
Author: Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1992-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 048626985X

Treasury of 250 copyright-free images, drawn from authentic motifs on Hopi ceremonial dress, Zuni shields, Anasazi pottery, Navajo jewelry, rugs and sand paintings, Pueblo pottery, and many more. Clearly drawn in detail, easily reproducible, these motifs represent a highly useful resource for a myriad of art and craft projects.

Southwest Indian Designs

Southwest Indian Designs
Author: Mark Bahti
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Indian art
ISBN: 9780918080981

Although many of the symbols and patterns found on pottery, basketry, rugs and jewelry have histories and meanings assigned to them, many do not. This book answers some of the more commonly asked questions and provides insight into those designs that do not have specific meanings. Included are over 200 symbols and their variations with explanations for Zuni, Hopi, Tewa, Acoma, Pueblo, Mimbres and Hohokam designs.

Decorative Art of the Southwestern Indians

Decorative Art of the Southwestern Indians
Author: Dorothy S. Sides
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0486155242

The decorative art of the Indians of the American Southwest has long been recognized as one of the most beautiful art traditions in the primitive world. It demonstrates a technical skill with simple materials, a symbolic richness, and a faculty for creating rich effects by the imaginative use of ornament that are all almost unique. Museums use Pueblo ceramics for display pieces, and modern artists and crafters have turned eagerly to the handwork of prehistoric Indian women for inspiration and working ideas. Mrs. Dorothy Sides, a noted artist and collector, has gathered together and redrawn in black and white nearly 300 examples of the finest authentic Southwestern Indian decoration that she has seen in a lifetime of study. She has not limited her selection to one period or style, however; to make her book as useful as possible, she has selected material ranging from the thirteenth century great geometric art of the Pueblos to the handcrafts carried on by the nomadic and Pueblo peoples of the present. The main emphasis of this volume is on ceramic decoration, and Mrs. Sides includes pieces from the rich archeological sites of Pecos, Sikyatki, the Mimbres, and modern Pueblo pottery from Acoma, Zuni, Cochiti, and the Hopi. She also includes designs and motifs from the basketry of the Apache, Pima, and Papago; beadwork from the Mohave; authentic Zuni masks; Hopi kachina dolls; and sand paintings and blanket designs from the Navajo. This broad coverage of beautiful ornament illustrates many different art styles to fit every situation: geometric designs based upon balanced mirror fields of design, symbolic figures of the thunderbird, and modern stylizations. All is beautiful and imaginative. Any crafter working with ceramics will find this book indispensable as a source of rich, easily used, powerful design; workers in wood, weavers, metal workers, and leather workers will find that it will enlarge their decorative resources considerably. It also offers unusual and eye-catching designs for commercial artists who wish to do work suggesting travel, handcrafts, the Southwest, or the social sciences. Individual drawings are royalty-free and may be reproduced without fee or permission. "Worthy of an honored place in the library of aboriginal American art." — F. H. Hodge, Director, Southwestern Museum.

Southwest Indian Design Stained Glass Coloring Book

Southwest Indian Design Stained Glass Coloring Book
Author: Carol Krez
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997-07-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486297101

Sixteen contemporary images based on authentic tribal designsStained glass designer Carol Krez has captured the beauty of Native American arts and crafts in this unique coloring book. With sixteen full-page designs, she re-creates stunning patterns found in Southwestern tribal artifacts such as sand paintings, textiles, and pottery, some dating back a thousand years. Motifs depict geometric and abstract designs, images of animals, human figures, and more. Color them with a variety of media, then place them in a window to simulate a glowing stained glass effect. Pages are perforated for easy removal.

American Indian Design and Decoration

American Indian Design and Decoration
Author: LeRoy H. Appleton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 293
Release: 1971-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486227049

A pictorial study of the design art of the American Indian includes motifs drawn from every tribal and regional craft

North American Indian Designs Iron-on Transfer Patterns

North American Indian Designs Iron-on Transfer Patterns
Author: Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1991-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780486268835

Indian motifs ranging from abstract motifs to depictions of human, animal and mythical figures, in varying sizes and shapes.

Fun with Southwest Indian Stencils

Fun with Southwest Indian Stencils
Author: Paul E. Kennedy
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 8
Release: 1993-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486276961

This colorful and reusable stencil collection introduces youngsters (as well as craftworkers looking for new ideas) to six intriguing Southwest Indian tribal designs. Adapted from handmade craft items such as fabrics, pottery, and basketware, the pre-cut patterns strikingly depict authentic Pueblo lizard and bird motifs, anthropomorphic designs of the Navajo and Hopi tribes, and more.

Southwestern Indian Jewelry

Southwestern Indian Jewelry
Author: Dexter Cirillo
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Indian silverwork
ISBN: 9780847831104

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.

Southwestern Indian Rings

Southwestern Indian Rings
Author: Paula A. Baxter
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN: 9780764338755

With a fascinating variety of American Indian rings from the southwestern United States shown in more than 350 color photos, this book provides a design history of these rings, beginning with pre-contact artifacts and continuing through to contemporary artistic innovations. The text surveys key developments in Native American ring design; materials and methods of construction; definitions for historical and vintage rings; master innovators; and the transition from craft to wearable art since 1980. Shortly after the Civil War, Native American artisans began making silver rings set with turquoise, coral, jet, mother-of-pearl, and colored shell, adding lapis, malachite, onyx, and petrified wood over the decades. More recently, artisans began utilizing gold and such non-traditional settings as opals and diamonds, among others. Works by Navajo (also known as Din) and Pueblo artists are featured, although Apache, Northern Cheyenne, and Sonoran Desert Native jewelers are also included. A guide to valuation issues and resources is offered for collectors.