A Beginner's Handbook to Traditional Native American Beadwork - Couverture souple

Byrne, James

 
9781420899481: A Beginner's Handbook to Traditional Native American Beadwork
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1420899481 ISBN 13 : 9781420899481
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2005

Synopsis

This book is designed to help the beginning or novice beadworker explore the art of traditional Native American beadwork and guide them through their initial projects. While many beadwork craft books stress more contemporary beading applications, this volume emphasizes the techniques and materials necessary to emulate the traditional art of native artisans. The basic techniques of sewn beadwork are described in detail and are accompanied by clear illustrations. The author also explores the use of color and design elements in traditional beadwork and outlines the historical significance of beads and beaded articles in Native American culture. This guidebook is an excellent first resource for scouts, youth groups, and young adults interested in Native American art and culture.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is designed to help the beginning or novice beadworker explore the art of traditional Native American beadwork and guide them through their initial projects. While many beadwork craft books stress more contemporary beading applications, this volume emphasizes the techniques and materials necessary to emulate the traditional art of native artisans. The basic techniques of sewn beadwork are described in detail and are accompanied by clear illustrations. The author also explores the use of color and design elements in traditional beadwork and outlines the historical significance of beads and beaded articles in Native American culture. This guidebook is an excellent first resource for scouts, youth groups, and young adults interested in Native American art and culture.

Biographie de l'auteur

James J. Byrne holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. His interest in Native American culture began at an early age as a member of the Boy Scouts m Northwest Georgia; an area rich in Native American History. His mentor and former Scoutmaster later taught him the basics of beadwork and buck skinning. Mr. Byrne continues to work actively with the scouting movement which inspired him to compile this handbook. He works for the public library system and lives in Kingston, Georgia with his three children.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1420899481
ISBN 13 
9781420899481
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
84
Coordonnées du fabricant
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