Bird Decoys Of North America

Author : Robert Shaw
Publisher : Sterling
ISBN 13 : 9781402747724
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bird Decoys of North America written by Robert Shaw and published by Sterling. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In carved and painted wood, bird decoys capture the dynamic spirit of the creatures they represent. Originating as humble tools of the hunter's trade, antique decoys are now treasured as a uniquely North American folk-art form. In this comprehensive reference, expert Robert Shaw chronicles the evolution of hand-carved decoys form 1,500 years ago, when decoys were first crafted by Native American hunter-artist, up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Featuring 300 illustrations--including beautiful shot images of decoys from around the United States and Canada, as well as numerous historic paintings and photographs -- this book will appeal to sportsmen, birders, and folk-art enthusiasts alike" --Cover, p. 4.

Author : Saint Paul Art Center
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.4I/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Bird Decoys written by Saint Paul Art Center and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kory W. Rogers
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847860604
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of a Feather written by Kory W. Rogers and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that celebrates one of the most breathtaking and comprehensive collections of wildfowl decoys in America. Bird decoys were used for hunting in North America until the advent of hunting regulations in the early twentieth century, when decoys started to be prized and collected as masterpieces of American folk art. This handsome book is the first examination of the historic and unparalleled decoy collection at Shelburne Museum. Featuring new photography of 250 of the museum’s most important and artistically carved decoys, it includes examples made by the most respected American carvers: Charles Osgood, Lem and Steve Ward, John Blair, Bill Bowman, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Lee Dudley, James Holly, Jr., Nathan Horner, Albert Laing, Joseph Lincoln, A. Elmer Crowell, and Charles “Shang” Wheeler. The story of the collection begins with Joel Barber, the pioneer decoy enthusiast and New York architect, artist, and carver, whose gift of 400 superior examples established the collection in 1952. Several essays provide groundbreaking scholarship on the origins, construction, and attribution of bird decoys, imparting critical advancements to our modern understanding of this revered tradition.

Author : William J. Mackey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Bird Decoys written by William J. Mackey and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John M. Levinson
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press
ISBN 13 : 9780870334245
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shorebirds written by John M. Levinson and published by Cornell Maritime Press. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors have created a thorough study of shorebirds and the decoys used to hunt them. The life cycles of the frequently hunted birds are described; and matchless color illustrations by Robert Verity Clem depict each species in its usual habitat. The authors detail the rise and fall of shorebird hunting, the places the birds were hunted, and the kinds of decoys used. Because shorebird hunting ended in the early 1900s, many shorebird decoys are quite rare and collectible. Beautiful color photographs of more than two hundred decoys highlight this carefully documented book. Other facets of the topic covered here include factory-produced decoys, tips on collecting decoys and avoiding fakes, and the use of X-ray, xerography, and other scientific methods to authenticate decoys.

Author : Loy S. Harrell, Jr.
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781565233362
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Decoys written by Loy S. Harrell, Jr. and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty great contemporary decoy carvers from North America are highlighted in this illustrated book discussing artist techniques and inspiration. Full-color photographs throughout.

Author : Outlet
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780517109229
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Bird Decoys written by Outlet and published by . This book was released on 1988-12-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bird Decoy written by Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lucinda Doran
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780921520047
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of North America written by Lucinda Doran and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of North America: Volume Two features 17 full size patterns for small panels, mobiles and decoy-style ducks. There is a project here for everyone, from beginner to experienced craftsperson. The duck decoys look great sitting in a wooden base on the mantle of any wild life lover or they can be hung as mobiles.

Author : Joel Barber
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1568331452
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wild Fowl Decoys written by Joel Barber and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and collecting of American decoys. Includes chapters on Indian bird lures, history of duck hunting, European fowling methods, and the making of decoys.