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Kachina Dolls: The Art Of Hopi Carvers,New
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Much Has Been Written About The Popular Kachina Dolls Carved By The Hopi Indians Of Northern Arizona, But Little Has Been Revealed About The Artistry Behind Them. Now Helga Teiwes Describes The Development Of This Art Form From Early Traditional Styles To The Actionstyle Kachina Dolls Made Popular In Galleries Throughout The World, And On To The Kachina Sculptures That Have Evolved In The Last Half Of The 1980S.Teiwes Explains The Role Of The Katsina Spirit In Hopi Religion And That Of The Kachina Dollthe Carved Representation Of A Katsinain The Ritual And Economic Life Of The Hopis. In Tracing The History Of The Kachina Doll In Hopi Culture, She Shows How These Wooden Figures Have Changed Since Carvers Came To Be Influenced By Their Marketability Among Anglos And How Their Carving Has Been Characterized By Increasingly Refined Techniques. Unique To This Book Are Teiwes'S Description Of The Most Recent Trends In Kachina Doll Carving And Her Profiles Of Twentyseven Modern Carvers, Including Such Nationally Known Artists As Alvin James Makya And Cecil Calnimptewa. Enhancing The Text Are More Than One Hundred Photographs, Including Twentyfive Breathtaking Color Plates That Bring To Life The Latest Examples Of This Popular Art Form.
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point six inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains one hundred sixty-one pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Helga Teiwes.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book is categorized under Criticism.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The book traces the history of Hopi kachina dolls and explains their significance in Hopi culture.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace, but it is recommended for anyone interested in Native American art and culture.
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