| Native American Art is one of the titles in the Art in History series developed for elementary students. The book looks at the cultural and artistic traditions of the major culture regions of North America. The book is organized into two-page spreads that provide brief introductions to rock art, wood sculpture, stone sculpture, basketry, textiles, pottery, jewelry and head coverings, sand painting, earth mounds, and signs and symbols. The text comments only on the pre-contact and contact period for each topic. The final section covers Native American painting and provides a simple activity for students to undertake and features artist Juane Quick-to-See Smith' collage, Herd. The book contains numerous illustrations, photographs, a map, a timeline, an index, and glossary. Guided Reading Level: Y; AR Level: 7.8 |
