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Pre-Columbian Art And Later Indian Tribal Arts by Ferdinand Anton ➤ Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1968
Pre-Columbian Art And Later Indian Tribal Arts by Ferdinand Anton Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1968
Title: Pre-Columbian Art And Later Indian Tribal Arts
Author: Ferdinand Anton
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1968
Edition: None Stated
ISBN: 9780810980006
LCCN: 68-1150
Size: 7.75 X 9 * 264 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: With its wealth of illustrations, this book is a fresh experience of the arts of ancient and Pre-Columbian America and of the Indian peoples since the coming of the white man. Almost every aspect of aboriginal art in the Western Hemisphere is present: from the remote Arctic, the vast expanses of the North American continent, the fabled civilizations of Middle America, the still baffling cultures of the Andes. Rarely has the attempt been made to join the arts of the highly developed civilizations of Central and South America with those of tribal cultures of the North, as a kind of continuum of Indian art, and never has it been accomplished so handsomely.
Dr. Ferdinand Anton, noted archaeologist and photographer, discusses the extraordinary sophistication of the vanished Pre-Columbian civilizations. He tells of the men who built great cities and mighty temples, and made objects in an astonishing variety of mediums. Splendid works in stone, clay, gold, silver, jade, alabaster, obsidian are eloquent testimony to creativity and inventiveness that at least equal the more traditional styles and sources of world art.
The later Indian tribal arts are discussed by Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader, director of the Museum of the American Indian, New York. He illustrates and comments upon such indigenous art as the delicate ivory carvings of the Eskimo, totemic art of the Kwakiutl, the weird wooden masks of the Iroquois, the intricate basketwork of the Hopi, the textiles and pottery of Central America, and the feather ornaments of Brazil. Wherever relevant, these are linked with their Pre-Columbian origins.
Taken together, the two surveys provide an unrivaled summary of some three thousand years of prehistoric and primitive art in the Western Hemisphere.
277 plates, including 148 in full color; 5 maps; 4 chronological tables
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover and the dust jacket is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear; see images.
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Title: Pre-Columbian Art And Later Indian Tribal Arts
Author: Ferdinand Anton
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1968
Edition: None Stated
ISBN: 9780810980006
LCCN: 68-1150
Size: 7.75 X 9 * 264 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: With its wealth of illustrations, this book is a fresh experience of the arts of ancient and Pre-Columbian America and of the Indian peoples since the coming of the white man. Almost every aspect of aboriginal art in the Western Hemisphere is present: from the remote Arctic, the vast expanses of the North American continent, the fabled civilizations of Middle America, the still baffling cultures of the Andes. Rarely has the attempt been made to join the arts of the highly developed civilizations of Central and South America with those of tribal cultures of the North, as a kind of continuum of Indian art, and never has it been accomplished so handsomely.
Dr. Ferdinand Anton, noted archaeologist and photographer, discusses the extraordinary sophistication of the vanished Pre-Columbian civilizations. He tells of the men who built great cities and mighty temples, and made objects in an astonishing variety of mediums. Splendid works in stone, clay, gold, silver, jade, alabaster, obsidian are eloquent testimony to creativity and inventiveness that at least equal the more traditional styles and sources of world art.
The later Indian tribal arts are discussed by Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader, director of the Museum of the American Indian, New York. He illustrates and comments upon such indigenous art as the delicate ivory carvings of the Eskimo, totemic art of the Kwakiutl, the weird wooden masks of the Iroquois, the intricate basketwork of the Hopi, the textiles and pottery of Central America, and the feather ornaments of Brazil. Wherever relevant, these are linked with their Pre-Columbian origins.
Taken together, the two surveys provide an unrivaled summary of some three thousand years of prehistoric and primitive art in the Western Hemisphere.
277 plates, including 148 in full color; 5 maps; 4 chronological tables
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover and the dust jacket is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box/mailer.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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