Hero, Hawk, and Open Hand
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American Indian Art of the Ancient Midwest and South
Edited by Richard F. Townsend
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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.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (June to September, 2005).
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (June to September, 2005)
“The author of this stunning large-format book has assembled an impressive collection of 19 essays that cover the whole array of Naïve American art and archaeology in the Midwestern and Southern United States from about 3500 B.C. to European conquest in the 1500s. Written by leading archaeologists, art historians, and tribal scholars, these essays tell the dramatic story of a fantastic artistic tradition that is little known in the country . . . A beautifully designed book. . . . The authors’ interpretations give added meaning to the extraordinary works of art, and place them in an historical and archaeological context that covers the entire 5,000-year period. Hero, Hawk, and Open Hand is an outstanding addition to the literature of ancient America.”—American Archaeology
“Stunning photography and a wealth of commentary make this a must for both private and public libraries.”—Art Times
“This book successfully promotes [the] existence and significance [of largely unknown societies]. . . . The project [is] one of national cooperation and significance. . . . Highly recommended.”—Choice
Publication Date: October 11, 2004
Publishing Partner: Published in association with The Art Institute of Chicago
120 b/w + 320 color illus.
