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Rock art symbols of the greater Southwest /

Additional authors: Patterson, Alex.
Published by : Johnson Books, (Boulder :) Physical details: xv, 256 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. ISBN:1555660916 :. ISSN:978155566 Year: 1992
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sw 900 - 999 Book Cart 979.01 Roc (Browse shelf) Available 84098

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-242) and index.

Introduction: The meaning of rock art ; Dating rock art ; Rock art style ; Authors cited ; Rock art site manners ; How to use field guide --
Finder: humanlike --
Finder: animallike --
Finder: abstract --
Alphabetical index by ascribed meaning plus related symbol description --
Alphabetical index by symbol description plus related ascribed meaning --
Rock art symbols --
General location of rock art sites: Arizona ; California/ Nevada ; Colorado/ Utah ; New Mexico ; Texas/ Mexico --
Directions to 18 rock art sites in national parks, state parks, and areas for public viewing --
Recommended reading --
Organizations to join and events to attend.

A key to the interpretation of rock art of the American Southwest, providing descriptions and illustrations of rock art symbols, along with their ascribed meanings, and including general and specific information on rock art sites.

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