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Book SynopsisThis exciting new investigation explores the rich variety of indigenous arts in the US and Canada from the early pre-contact period to the present day. It shows the importance of the visual arts in maintaining the integrity of spiritual, social, political, and economic systems within Native North American societies and examines such issues as gender, representation, the colonial encounter, and contemporary arts. Basketry, wood and rock carvings, dance masks, andbeadwork, are discussed alongside the paintings and installations of modern artists such as Robert Davidson, Emmi Whitehorse, and Alex Janvier.
Trade Reviewthe best guide yet to understanding the complexities of Native North American art ... a splendidly well-written sophisticated history, combining art history, anthropology, and cultural studies * Gerald McMaster, Curator of Art, Canadian Museum of Civilization *
an intense and richly detailed treatment of the complex nature of Native American art ... These devoted scholars have done a remarkable and brilliant job with élan and confidence. * Professor Arthur Amiotte, Lakota artist and historian *
Table of Contents1. An Introduction to the Indigenous Arts of North America ; 2. The Southwest ; 3. The East ; 4. The West ; 5. The North ; 6. The Northwest Coast ; 7. The Twentieth Century: Trends in Modern Native Art ; Notes, List of Illustrations, Bibliographic Essay, Timeline, Index
