Petroglyphs: Ancient Language, Sacred Art

Moore, Sabra

ISBN 10: 1574160117 / ISBN 13: 9781574160116

Published by Treasure Chest Books, Santa Fe, 1998

About this Item

AS NEW, stated 1st edition / 1st printing. mottled ivory boards w font on spine, 183 pps, drawings, index. Without writing or marks, Tight, clean. Unclipped dust wrapper, now mylar protected. " .provides a glimpse of the beautiful artwork created by Native Americans through the centuries with 106 excellent renderings of petroglyphs and pictographs taken from such diverse media as rocks and shells. Carefully drawn by Moore, a professional artist, the pictures provide more detail than is often conveyed by photographs. Images from across the United States are subdivided by region. Seller Inventory # 114679

Bibliographic Details

Title: Petroglyphs: Ancient Language, Sacred Art

Publisher: Treasure Chest Books, Santa Fe

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: As New

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Offers artistic renderings of Native American art with information about location and cultural meaning, the visible language of petroglyphs, and preservation issues

Synopsis:

This book is an enticing introduction to this unique art form, its range, diversity and location as well as a record of many sites that are endangered or damaged or have recently been destroyed. As destruction by both vandals and the bulldozer continues, it is the author's hope that this book will bring greater public awareness to a fragile and irreplaceable heritage.