Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains Softcover Book

Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains is a book that explores the history and significance of the iconic tipi architectural form from the 1830s to the present. Ideally suited to a nomadic lifestyle on the Plains, the tipi was the heart of Plains social, religious, and creative traditions. As the Plains people began to settle down, the tipi evolved in form but remained central to their culture and identity. Published in 2011 by the University of Washington Press in association with Brooklyn Museum, the book is 239 pages long and is aimed at the general public. The volume is richly illustrated with historic and contemporary photographs, and artwork from the Brooklyn Museum's extraordinary Plains holdings, supplemented by objects from other collections. It also includes works by contemporary Native artists that represent modern interpretations of traditional forms. In very good pre-owned condition. A great addition to any art book collections.