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LoC No.: 90888184
Title:
The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry
Clark Field Collection, Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1964
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry" by Clark Field is a comprehensive study on the craft of Indian basket weaving, published in the mid-20th century. This scholarly work details the significance of basketry in various Native American cultures, exploring its utilitarian and ceremonial purposes. It captures a time period when traditional skills were beginning to wane, due to modernization and the impact of external cultures, thus shedding light on a fading art form. The book provides an in-depth look at the methods, materials, and symbolic meanings associated with basket weaving across different tribes. It highlights how basketry varied by region and tribe, emphasizing the artistry and individual creativity of the weavers. Field presents a diverse array of baskets, including those used for ceremonial purposes such as the "Jumping Dance Basket" of the Hoopa and the intricate work of famed weavers like Datsolalee. Additionally, it discusses the historical context of these crafts and their relevance in contemporary times, capturing both the beauty and cultural richness of Native American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Field, Clark, 1882-1971
EBook No.: 62285
Published: May 30, 2020
Downloads: 245
Language: English
Subject: Indian baskets -- North America
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 90888184
Title:
The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry
Clark Field Collection, Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1964
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry" by Clark Field is a comprehensive study on the craft of Indian basket weaving, published in the mid-20th century. This scholarly work details the significance of basketry in various Native American cultures, exploring its utilitarian and ceremonial purposes. It captures a time period when traditional skills were beginning to wane, due to modernization and the impact of external cultures, thus shedding light on a fading art form. The book provides an in-depth look at the methods, materials, and symbolic meanings associated with basket weaving across different tribes. It highlights how basketry varied by region and tribe, emphasizing the artistry and individual creativity of the weavers. Field presents a diverse array of baskets, including those used for ceremonial purposes such as the "Jumping Dance Basket" of the Hoopa and the intricate work of famed weavers like Datsolalee. Additionally, it discusses the historical context of these crafts and their relevance in contemporary times, capturing both the beauty and cultural richness of Native American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Field, Clark, 1882-1971
EBook No.: 62285
Published: May 30, 2020
Downloads: 245
Language: English
Subject: Indian baskets -- North America
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.