Unbound traces the evolution of the art form from historical hides,
muslins and ledger books to more than fifty contemporary works.
Edited by National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) curator
Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota), this volume features
historical masterworks by 14 artists and unveils new works from 11
contemporary artists commissioned by the museum exclusively for
Unbound. Illustrating everything from war deeds and ceremonial
events to pop culture, the selected artworks are as diverse as the
individuals who created them. Plains narrative art took shape
through various media such as painted hide tipis, robes and shirts.
In the late nineteenth century, as trade broadened, artists created
elaborate scenes of battles and ceremonies on large muslin tipi
liners. When ledger books became available, artists filled their
pages with narrative drawings to record their past and preserve
their cultures. Native artists began reviving "ledger art" in the
1970s, creating a vibrant form that takes on contemporary topics,
uses a variety of media and is widely collected.
General
Imprint: |
D Giles Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
Editors: |
Emil Her Many Horses
|
Dimensions: |
254 x 203mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
144 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-913875-48-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-913875-48-2 |
Barcode: |
9781913875480 |
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