Rock-Art of the Southwest

The who, what, where, when, and how of rock-art. This richly illustrated book will guide you to 28 outstanding rock-art sites in seven states, and teach you about art styles and the cultural groups that created them. Includes a resource guide to continue your exploration.

Preface

vii

Introduction

1

(4)

Encountering Rock-Art

5

(34)

What Is Rock-Art?

7

(6)

How Was Rock-Art Made?

13

(12)

What Is Rock Varnish?

25

(2)

Which Rocks Were Used?

27

(2)

Where Is Rock-Art Found?

29

(10)

Understanding Rock-Art

39

(40)

The Rock-Art Puzzle

41

(2)

Who Made Rock-Art?

43

(2)

Rock-Art Styles

45

(12)

Determining the Age of Rock-Art

57

(6)

Why Was Rock-Art Made?

63

(16)

Protecting Rock-Art

79

(30)

Does Rock-Art Need Protection?

81

(4)

Visiting Rock-Art Sites

85

(18)

Conservators: Specialist in Rock-Art Care

103

(2)

Native Americans' Concerns

105

(4)

Selected Southwestern Rock-Art Sites

109

(34)

Arizona

114

(6)

California

120

(4)

Colorado

124

(1)

Nevada

125

(2)

New Mexico

127

(5)

Texas

132

(2)

Utah

134

(9)

Organizations

143

(4)

Special Resources

147

(4)

Selected Web Sites

151

(4)

Illustration Notes

155

(6)

Index

161

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Rock-Art of the Southwest

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