Native American ArtExplore Native American art. Learn how the Anasazi wove cloth from cactus fibers. This book is packed full of priceless works of art from this great civilization. Discover the beliefs, inventions, and materials that helped the art and culture of North America to develop. Full captions explain works of art in detail. A timeline summarizes the history of North America and key moments in the development of its art. Make your own Native American painting with the step-by-step instructions included in this book. |
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