The Tipi: Portable Home of the Plains
Author | : Scott Thybony |
Publisher | : Western National Parks Association |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2003-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781583690437 |
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Author | : Scott Thybony |
Publisher | : Western National Parks Association |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2003-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781583690437 |
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Publisher | : World Wisdom, Inc |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781933316390 |
Presents a history of tipis, describing the different ways in which they were constructed, the many symbolic designs used to decorate them, and the practical and spiritual significance they had in the lives of Native Americans.
Author | : Linda Holley |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2007-03-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781586855116 |
Tipis can be found all over the world in dozens of cultures. These fascinating dwellings are experiencing a resurgence in popularity because of their unique qualities: they are easy to transport, comfortable to live in for long periods of time, and weather resistant. Linda Holley explores the many different methods of tipi construction and includes dozens of drawings, photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that show how to construct, decorate, and transport a tipi.
Author | : Linda Holley |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2007-03-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1423611403 |
Tipis, Tepees, Teepees is the history and evolution of the tipi, with instructions on how to make your own.
Author | : Brooklyn Museum |
Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780295990774 |
Looks at the artistry of the Native American tipi from the 1830s to today, examining the work of many different native peoples and looking at not just the structures themselves, but also the vibrantly colored furnishings, clothing and accessories that were often inside, in a book that includes nearly 200 illustrations, with 170 of them in color.
Author | : Bobbie Kalman |
Publisher | : Crabtree Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780778703686 |
The plains region was home to many native nations. For hundreds of years, these peoples followed the giant, wandering herds of buffalo upon which they were dependent. Clear, informative text and beautiful illustrations help describe the cultures and the ways of life of the different native nations who called the plains their home.
Author | : Nicole Bridge |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2015-11-15 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1440590079 |
A crash course in designing and constructing buildings Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep. Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures. Featuring only the most important facts, building styles, and architects, you'll enjoy uncovering the remarkable world of architecture with this book. Inside, you'll also find fascinating elements like: Illustrations of popular building styles, such as Georgian and Greek Revival Drawings of the essential parts of different buildings Unique profiles of the most inspirational figures in architecture From Norman Foster and Frank Lloyd Wright to the Beauvais Cathedral and the Empire State Building, Architecture 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining architecture tidbits that you can't get anywhere else!
Author | : Bobbie Kalman |
Publisher | : Crabtree Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780778703716 |
This fascinating book looks at many of the dwellings built by the native nations across the continent. Beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. Discover thatch homes and pueblos of the Southwest; plankhouses of the Northwest Coast; wigwams, longhouses, tipis; earth lodges, pit homes, hogans, and iglus.