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Curtis, Edward S.: Portraits of Native Americans 2009 Square Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 501783from: BrownTrout Publishers Inc
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African American Art 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 817429by: Pomegranate
Our review: :African American artists have made monumental contributions to the canon of Western art this calendar celebrates twelve whose distinctive works are showcased in museums around the world. Artists represented are Charles Alston, Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Robert Duncanson, Eldzier Cortor, Hale Woodruff, Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Hughie Lee-Smith, Norman Lewis, Henry Ossawa Tanner, and Charles White. Published with Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York.Size: 13 x 12 in.; opens to 13 x 24 in. Detail |
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The Lakota Way 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 357268by: Joseph M., III Marshall
Our review: :The Lakota Way 2009 wall calendar features all original medicine shield artwork from Lakota artist and author Joseph M. Marshall III and Dakota artist Joseph Chamberlain. Each spread includes the Lakota names for the months, such as 'When the Geese Return' and 'When Berries are Good.' Mr. Marshall's text presents a traditional Lakota virtue for each month, guiding the reader along the Lakota path of wisdom. Joseph M. Marshall III is a teacher, historian, Lakota craftsman and writer. He has authored several screenplays in addition to five books, ... Detail |
Shaman 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 780255by: Susan Seddon Boulet
Our review: :Imbued with ancient Native American shamanic symbolism, the twelve ethereal Boulet images in this calendar are each accompanied by an informative caption or an excerpt from a Native American song, chant, or prayer.Size: 12 x 13 in.; opens to 12 x 26 in. Detail |
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Seasons Turning: A Year of Native American History and Art 2009 Engagement Calendar(more) »rank: 855391by: Pomegranate
Our review: :The Studio of the Santa Fe Indian School, established in 1932 by noted educator Dorothy Dunn, helped draw worldwide attention to Native American art and cultural preservation. This calendar presents thirty-two outstanding examples of her students elegant, abstractly emblematic work. Important events in Native American history are noted daily, and the month names used by many different tribes Moon of the Coming Snow (Inuit), Moon of Bald Eagles (Ojibwe), etc. are listed. Other features include 54 weekly grids, 12 full-page monthly grids, double-page 2009 and 2010 yearly grids, ... Detail |
African American Masters 2009 Calendar(more) »rank: 957040from: Tide-Mark Press
Our review: :Features paintings by acclaimed artists of color, including: Irene Clark, Romare Bearden and Bill Traylor to name a few. These works show the influence of black experience in the context of American art.Book annotation not available for this title.Title: African American Masters 2009 CalendarAuthor: Tide-Mark Press (COM)Publisher: Tide-Mark Pr LtdPublication Date: 2008/06/30Number of Pages: Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: Detail |
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Contemporary African American Art 2009 Calendar(more) »rank: 957040Our review: :Features paintings by acclaimed artists of color, including: Irene Clark, Romare Bearden and Bill Traylor to name a few. These works show the influence of black experience in the context of American art.Book annotation not available for this title.Title: African American Masters 2009 CalendarAuthor: Tide-Mark Press (COM)Publisher: Tide-Mark Pr LtdPublication Date: 2008/06/30Number of Pages: Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: Detail |
Native American Dance 2009 Calendar(more) »rank: 7046328from: Avalanche Pub
Our review: :Features paintings by acclaimed artists of color, including: Irene Clark, Romare Bearden and Bill Traylor to name a few. These works show the influence of black experience in the context of American art.Book annotation not available for this title.Title: African American Masters 2009 CalendarAuthor: Tide-Mark Press (COM)Publisher: Tide-Mark Pr LtdPublication Date: 2008/06/30Number of Pages: Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: Detail |
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Medicine Wheel 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 577194by: Wabun Wind
Our review: :When the late Sun Bear first had his vision of the Medicine Wheel, he did not know how far-reaching that vision would be. Millions of people around the world have read the Medicine Wheel books, and untold numbers have participated in Medicine Wheel ceremonies to honor and heal the Earth Mother. Sandra Stanton's series of paintings beautifully illustrate the system of Earth Astrology that invites us back into harmony with the earth. Traditional Earth Astrology wisdom accompanies the paintings. In this calendar you will learn more about the ... Detail |