Here is a concise and informative explanation of the entire process of creating a bronze sculpture from clay to bronze. The book is written as an instruction manual for beginning artists. Collectors of sculpture will also like to have this book on hand as a reference book to extend their knowledge and become more informed about their collection.

Included in the book are chapters covering a brief history of bronze sculpture, basic design elements, materials, building armatures, modeling techniques, molding, and foundry casting. The explanations are enhanced by 42 photos and illustrations.

This is a book about the life and artwork of Joseph Henry Sharp. A founding member of the Taos painting group, he loved the Indians and recorded them as their historic life-style was coming to a close during late 1800's-early 1900's. If you like western art, this book is a must!

This book is about the life and work of artist Hans Kleiber (1887-1967), most famous for his wildlife paintings and etchings. Many of Kleiber's original etchings, along with their proper sizes are included. This is a great reference book. 347 pages

This is a great guide book covering the basic characteristics of today's most common Navajo rug styles. 19 colored photos of each style covered.

This 444 page book is the most complete we have ever found on the subject by a top expert. It covers every aspect of historic development of weaving, including dyes, illustrated weaving techniques, and early trading post records and much more. Historic patterns, rhythms, and differences between Pueblo, Hispanic, and Navajo weavings are covered. This book has it all!

This 150 page book covers all aspects of Navajo weaving from the historic development and how it intertwined with the cultural changes. Changes in wool types, designs and patterns, colors, and purposes, and how they changed through history. This book covers it all and is filled with colored photos.

A 74 page book about turquoise; how it was formed, mined, worked, and how to buy, along with examples from more than 20 famous "classic" mines. Filled with colored photos, this book will help you enjoy and identify your personal collection of this gemstone.

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