Introduction to American Indian art
Subtitle: to accompany the first exhibition of American Indian art selected entirely with consideration of esthetic value.
Contributors: Hodge, Frederick Webb, 1864-1956.; Spinden, Herbert Joseph, 1879- joint ed.; La Farge, Oliver, 1901-1963, joint ed.
Publisher: The Exposition of Indian tribal arts, inc.
Published: 1931
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Subjects: Indian art.
Notes: "Editorial board: Mr. Frederick Webb Hodge, chairman, Dr. Herbert J. Spinden, Mr. Oliver LaFarge."
Table of contents: title: [pt. I.] Introduction to American Indian art, by John Sloan & Oliver La Farge. - pt. II. Fine art and the first Americans, by H. J. Spinden. Indian symbolism, by H. J. Spinden. Indian poetry, by Mary Austin. Modern Indian painting, by Alice C. Henderson. Sand-painting of the Navaho Indians, by Laura A. Armer. Indian pottery, by K. M. Chapman. Indian sculpture and carving, by N. M. Judd. Indian masks, by C. C. Willoughby. Indian basketry, by E. W. Gifford. Indian weaving, by Mary L. Kissel. Indian porcupine-quill and beadwork, by W. C. Orchard. Books on Indian arts north of Mexico, compiled by Ruth Gaines.