Arts of the Amazon
1995, 1st edition. New York : Thames and Hudson. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #392052
ISBN: 0500278245
Physical description: 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-125) and index. Contents: Preface / Adam Mekler -- The Amazon Today / Barbara Braun -- Arts of the Amazon / Peter G. Roe -- 1. Pottery: Forms that Endure -- 2. Basketry: Inspired by the Dragon -- 3. Textiles: The Spider's Loom -- 4. Hard Carvings: A Question of Gender -- 5. Featherwork: Gift of the Birds -- 6. Body Decoration: Marked for Life -- 7. Art as Performance -- Map of the Amazon region. Subject: Indian art Amazon River Region; Indian featherwork Amazon River Region; Indian art; Indian featherwork; Amazon River Region Costume; Amazon River Region Art; Basketwork; Art, South American; South American ceramics; Textiles South America; Art South America; Indian pottery Amazon River Region; Indian art South America; Folk art Amazon River Region.
Price: €12.95