North American Indian Design Coloring Book
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Product Details
North American Indian Design Coloring Book by Paul E. Kennedy brings together 71 examples of Native American decorative designs selected and redrawn from historical artwork and objects. Discover patterns and motifs from beadwork, pottery, masks, carved wood, metalwork, stonework, and other artistic traditions. With designs representing Native peoples from several regions of North America, this illustrated collection offers a creative coloring activity and a useful source of inspiration for artists, craftspeople, and anyone interested in American Indian art.
71 Native American Designs to Color & Study
The illustrations include geometric patterns, birds, animals, flowers, human figures, and other decorative subjects. Kennedy's carefully redrawn examples preserve the recognizable forms of designs originally used on a variety of objects and in different artistic traditions. Each example is identified, adding historical and cultural context to the coloring experience.
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Design Traditions from Across North America
The collection includes examples associated with Northwest Coast, Plains, Pueblo, Navajo, Ojibwe (Chippewa), and other Indigenous artistic traditions. Subjects range from decorative arrangements and animal imagery to historical sandpainting compositions and designs associated with ceremonial objects.
These varied examples help illustrate the richness of Native American design traditions and the differences among regional artistic styles. The drawings are historical references and should not be understood as interchangeable designs belonging to one uniform Native American culture.
Coloring, Craft Inspiration & Design Reference
The clear line drawings are enjoyable for children and adults who like detailed coloring projects. They can also provide visual inspiration for drawing, decorative layouts, needlework, and other craft activities.
Because some examples originate in ceremonial and culturally significant artwork, craftworkers should investigate the meaning and appropriate use of particular designs before adapting them to new projects.
Book Details
Paul E. Kennedy. North American Indian Design Coloring Book. Dover Publications. Softcover, 48 pages, featuring 71 historical Native American design examples. ISBN 9780486211251.
