Author: HANSEN, EMMA I.
Title: Plains Indian Buffalo Cultures. Art from the Paul Dyck Collection.
Description: University of Oklahoma Press, 2018. First Edition. Original cloth. Unopened book, in cellophane wrapper torn open across bottom right back cover. ; With illustrations. Unopened book, in cellophane wrapper open across bottom right back cover. A comprehensive exploration of over 2,000 19th-century artworks amassed by artist Paul Dyck. This collection, now housed at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, showcases the rich artistic traditions of Plains Indian cultures. The book features more than 160 color photographs and historical images, highlighting items such as buffalo robes, shields, and ceremonial attire. Hansen provides insightful analysis of these artifacts, examining their cultural significance and the role of buffalo in Plains Indian societies. A foreword by Arthur Amiotte offers additional context, emphasizing the enduring importance of these artworks in understanding Native American heritage. ; 28.7 x 23.6 x 2.6 cms; 208 pages; Plains Indian Buffalo Cultures: Art from the Paul Dyck Collection by Emma I. Hansen is a richly detailed exploration of nineteenth-century art created by the buffalo-hunting peoples of the Great Plains. Paul Dyck, an artist and collector, spent decades assembling over 2,000 pieces representing the cultural and artistic traditions of Native groups such as the Crow, Lakota, Cheyenne, and Kiowa. After Dyck's death, the collection was acquired by the Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, making this exceptional material accessible to the public for the first time. The book features more than 160 color and historical photographs, showcasing masterworks such as painted buffalo robes, beaded clothing, decorated horse gear, tipis, and ceremonial objects. Emma I. Hansen, a seasoned curator and scholar of Plains Indian culture, offers a deep analysis of the collection, examining how these artworks reflect the daily life, spiritual beliefs, warrior traditions, and artistry of Plains Native peoples. In addition to highlighting the cultural and historical context of the objects, the book also reflects on Paul Dyck’s vision and his commitment to preserving authentic examples of Plains Indian art. A foreword by Lakota artist and historian Arthur Amiotte further enriches the narrative, emphasizing the relevance of this collection for contemporary Native communities and scholars. Overall, the book is a significant contribution to the field of Native American art history, offering a vivid and respectful portrayal of the creativity, resilience, and identity of Plains Indian cultures.. As New in As New dust jacket .
Keywords: Crafts Indigenous Artefacts
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Title: Plains Indian Buffalo Cultures. Art from the Paul Dyck Collection.
Description: University of Oklahoma Press, 2018. First Edition. Original cloth. Unopened book, in cellophane wrapper torn open across bottom right back cover. ; With illustrations. Unopened book, in cellophane wrapper open across bottom right back cover. A comprehensive exploration of over 2,000 19th-century artworks amassed by artist Paul Dyck. This collection, now housed at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, showcases the rich artistic traditions of Plains Indian cultures. The book features more than 160 color photographs and historical images, highlighting items such as buffalo robes, shields, and ceremonial attire. Hansen provides insightful analysis of these artifacts, examining their cultural significance and the role of buffalo in Plains Indian societies. A foreword by Arthur Amiotte offers additional context, emphasizing the enduring importance of these artworks in understanding Native American heritage. ; 28.7 x 23.6 x 2.6 cms; 208 pages; Plains Indian Buffalo Cultures: Art from the Paul Dyck Collection by Emma I. Hansen is a richly detailed exploration of nineteenth-century art created by the buffalo-hunting peoples of the Great Plains. Paul Dyck, an artist and collector, spent decades assembling over 2,000 pieces representing the cultural and artistic traditions of Native groups such as the Crow, Lakota, Cheyenne, and Kiowa. After Dyck's death, the collection was acquired by the Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, making this exceptional material accessible to the public for the first time. The book features more than 160 color and historical photographs, showcasing masterworks such as painted buffalo robes, beaded clothing, decorated horse gear, tipis, and ceremonial objects. Emma I. Hansen, a seasoned curator and scholar of Plains Indian culture, offers a deep analysis of the collection, examining how these artworks reflect the daily life, spiritual beliefs, warrior traditions, and artistry of Plains Native peoples. In addition to highlighting the cultural and historical context of the objects, the book also reflects on Paul Dyck’s vision and his commitment to preserving authentic examples of Plains Indian art. A foreword by Lakota artist and historian Arthur Amiotte further enriches the narrative, emphasizing the relevance of this collection for contemporary Native communities and scholars. Overall, the book is a significant contribution to the field of Native American art history, offering a vivid and respectful portrayal of the creativity, resilience, and identity of Plains Indian cultures.. As New in As New dust jacket .
Keywords: Crafts Indigenous Artefacts
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- Book number: 63257
- Book number: 63257
See more books from our catalog: Cultural History