Barrier Canyon Style
thousands of years of painting on rock
$124.23
- Paperback
220 pages
- Release Date
29 November 2024
Summary
Unveiling the Mysteries of Barrier Canyon Style: Ancient Rock Art of the American Southwest
Barrier Canyon Style (BCS), primarily composed of Indigenous American pictographs that have survived for thousands of years in the canyon country of eastern Utah and far western Colorado, is among the most visually stunning pictograph traditions in the world. This excellent reference, featuring over one hundred photographs, is the first to focus solely on the art and its context.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781647692001 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1647692008 |
| Author: | Phil Geib, Goodloe Suttler |
| Publisher: | University of Utah Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | University of Utah Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 220 |
| Release Date: | 29 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 273mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
“A significant contribution; the only book of its kind. The many high-quality photos greatly enhance the book. The author is very careful and well-schooled in dating techniques.”—Joel Janetski, professor emeritus, Brigham Young University “A useful volume for rock art enthusiasts, those with an interest in the natural and cultural history of the northern Colorado Plateau, and a general reference for archaeologists and other historical social scientists working in the region.”—Jody Patterson, Montgomery Archaeological Consultants
About The Author
Phil Geib
Phil R. Geib has worked as an archaeologist for over forty years, focusing on the Colorado Plateau in southern Utah and northern Arizona. He is the author of Foragers and Farmers of the Northern Kayenta Region.
Goodloe Suttler is a fine art photographer interested in a variety of subject matters that benefit from continuing technology advancements. His 2011 solo exhibit, The Oldest Paintings in America, focused on Barrier Canyon Style Native American rock paintings from Utah.
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