Publisher's Synopsis
Celebrates the rich aesthetic traditions of North American Indians through a series of concepts that define the aesthetic realm in Native American art First American Art celebrates the rich aesthetic traditions of North American Indians through a series of concepts that define the aesthetic realm in Native American art. The key concepts - ideas, emotion, movement, integrity, intimacy, composition, and vocabulary - were derived by a recent gathering of Native and non-Native artists and scholars, and replace the usual cultural area approach in examining this extraordinary collection. First American Art provides the welcome opportunity to explore and celebrate the aesthetic achievements, creativity, and diverse artistic traditions of North American Native peoples. By offering an aesthetic analysis of the underlying spiritual and cultural inspirations and values that inform these works, this book gives a more complete picture of what is meant by Native art.
