The Spark in the Stone.This small paperback, subtitled sub·ti·tle n. 1. A secondary, usually explanatory title, as of a literary work. 2. A printed translation of the dialogue of a foreign-language film shown at the bottom of the screen. tr.v. , Skills and Projects from the Native American Tradition, is not an art book per se, but the information it provides oin the crafts and artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. of Native-American cultures goes well beyond the simple sharing of techniques. Harmony with nature and respect for life are emphasized along with chapters or sections on weaving, pottery, basket-making and other crafts. A chapter on shelter provides in-depth information on historical Native-American dwellings including the teepee of the Plains Indians The Plains Indians are the Indians who lived on the plains and rolling hills of the Great Plains of North America. Their greatest dominance lasted from approximately 1750 to 1890. , Navaho hogans, plank houses of the Northwest Coast Indians Northwest Coast Indian Any member of the North American Indian peoples inhabiting a narrow but rich belt of coastland and offshore islands from southeast Alaska to northwestern California. , Navaho hogans, plank houses of the Northwest Coast Indians and other shelter architecture. Line drawings throughout the book illustrate objects and techniques. A nice addition to the crafts or culture shelves of middle and high schools, and to readers of all ages with an interest in American history or outdoor living. |
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