300 examples of the finest authentic Southwestern Indian decoration, collected and redrawn by artist Dorothy Sides. Material ranging from 13th century geometric art of the Pueblos to the handcraft designs of a wide range of native peoples of the region, including Acoma, Zuni, Cochiti, Hopi, Apache, Papago and more. Designs are drawn from examples on pottery, basketry, beadwork, sand-paintings and blankets, including symbolic figures and modern stylizations, circular designs, borders and more.
This is a neat but comprehensive and well-referenced handbook of iconic black and white designs from the key cultures of the Southwest - 29 copyright-free design motifs ideal for students and artists, and anyone interested in Native American visual culture.
