Hero, Hawk, And Open Hand: American Indian Art Of The Ancient Midwest And South - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0300104677 ISBN 13 : 9780300104677

Editeur : Yale University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Along the Ohio, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers, the archaeological remains of earthen pyramids, plazas, large communities, and works of art and artifacts testify to Native American civilizations that thrived there between 3000 B.C. and A.D. 1500. This fascinating book presents exciting new information on the art and cultures of these ancient peoples and features hundreds of gorgeous photographs of important artworks, artifacts, and ritual objects excavated from Amerindian archaeological sites.

Drawing on excavation findings and extensive research, the contributors to the book document a succession of distinct ancient populations in the pre-Columbian world of the American Midwest and Southeast. A team of interdisciplinary scholars examines the connections between archaeological remains of different regions and the themes, forms, and rituals that continue in specific tribes of today. The book also includes the personal reflections of contemporary Native Americans who discuss their perspectives on the significance of the fascinating and beautiful prehistoric artifacts as well as their own cultural practices today.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Richard F. Townsend is curator of African and Amerindian art at The Art Institute of Chicago.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Yale University Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0300104677
• ISBN 13: 9780300104677
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 286
• Éditeur: Townsend Richard F., Sharp Robert V., Bailey Garrick Alan
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