The Desert Southwest - Four Thousand Years of Life and Art (Paperback)

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This beautiful art book tells the story of the "other Southwest," tracing the history of centuries of conflict and resolution between Natives, Hispanics, and Anglos, as well as their respective artistic accomplishments. This far-reaching collection of artifacts invites you to explore the achievements and art of cultures that overcame unfathomable obstacles to build the Southwest that we know today.‚A An exhaustive exploration of Southwestern archeological ruins, academic archives, historic documents, and the holdings of private and public art collections from El Paso to Los Angeles, Zuni to Chihuahua.‚A Includes more than 250 color photographs of rare, archival art alongside engaging historical text.Reviews"The text is light, entertaining, and subtly educational. The photos are fun and nostalgic. It has deeper currents and soul than one might first expect. The book is an invigorating afternoon well spent." -Bill Broyles, Southwest Books of the Year, 2006"The photography and illustrations are brilliant." -San Francisco Chronicle"This is one book you won'¬'t be able to put down until you reach the end."-True West Magazine"Historical text and vibrant photos."-Alaska Airlines Magazine

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This beautiful art book tells the story of the "other Southwest," tracing the history of centuries of conflict and resolution between Natives, Hispanics, and Anglos, as well as their respective artistic accomplishments. This far-reaching collection of artifacts invites you to explore the achievements and art of cultures that overcame unfathomable obstacles to build the Southwest that we know today.‚A An exhaustive exploration of Southwestern archeological ruins, academic archives, historic documents, and the holdings of private and public art collections from El Paso to Los Angeles, Zuni to Chihuahua.‚A Includes more than 250 color photographs of rare, archival art alongside engaging historical text.Reviews"The text is light, entertaining, and subtly educational. The photos are fun and nostalgic. It has deeper currents and soul than one might first expect. The book is an invigorating afternoon well spent." -Bill Broyles, Southwest Books of the Year, 2006"The photography and illustrations are brilliant." -San Francisco Chronicle"This is one book you won'¬'t be able to put down until you reach the end."-True West Magazine"Historical text and vibrant photos."-Alaska Airlines Magazine

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Imprint

Ten Speed Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

March 2006

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First published

March 2006

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Dimensions

241 x 266 x 17mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

208

ISBN-13

978-1-58008-767-4

Barcode

9781580087674

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LSN

1-58008-767-1



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