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The Navajo Art of Sandpainting
Douglas Congdon-Martin
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Description for The Navajo Art of Sandpainting
Paperback. Sandpainting has its origin in the religious tradition and practice of the Navajo people. Over 400 sandpaintings, from the most traditional to the newest forms, are illustrated here in full color. The sandpaintings are organized by artist, making this an important reference for collectors. Num Pages: 64 pages, 346 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACBK; AFJ; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 332.
Sandpainting has it origin in the religious tradition and practice of the Navajo people. It forms a central part of their religious chants, being a place where Earth People and Holy People come into harmony, giving healing and protection. Sandpainting is understood as being very powerful, and for many years it was deemed unwise and even dangerous not to erase the paintings when the ritual was completed. In the course of the twentieth century this attitude has modified allowing for many representations to be made, while still not violating the religious traditions. Sandpainting thus have come to be an internationally ... Read more
Sandpainting has it origin in the religious tradition and practice of the Navajo people. It forms a central part of their religious chants, being a place where Earth People and Holy People come into harmony, giving healing and protection. Sandpainting is understood as being very powerful, and for many years it was deemed unwise and even dangerous not to erase the paintings when the ritual was completed. In the course of the twentieth century this attitude has modified allowing for many representations to be made, while still not violating the religious traditions. Sandpainting thus have come to be an internationally ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764308109
SKU
V9780764308109
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Ref
99-2
About Douglas Congdon-Martin
Douglas Congdon-Martin resides in Pennsylvania. He is the author of several books on antiques and collectibles.
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