Seven papers from an October 1995 symposium in New York City in which Native and non-Native museum professional examine how Indians and their cultures have been represented by museums in North America, and present new directions some are already taking. They begin by looking at how European ideas of Indians and their representation crossed to the new world. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The Changing Presentation of the American Indian: Museums and Native Cultures

Politics & Social Sciences

West, W. Richard

Social Sciences

Univ of Washington Pr

Last Stand (Silhouette Special Edition)

Romance

Silhouette

Suddenly Paradise (Silhouette Special Edition)

The Smithsonian Institution's new National Museum of the American Indian is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Spanning more than ten thousand years, the one million objects in the museum's collections represent the extraordinary scope of Indian life in the Americas. From ancient stone points to contemporary Indian paintings, these objects make vividly clear the diversity and vigorous creativity of Native cultures from the Arctic to the southern tip of South America.

Treasures of the National Museum of the American Indian: Smithsonian Institution (Tiny Folio)

Arts & Photography

Hill, Richard W.

National Museum of the American Indian, U. S.

Kidwell, Clara-Sue

History & Criticism

Abbeville Press

Of the three works covered here, which the National Museum of the American Indian brought to the Venice Biennale, one offers a tribute to a Luiseno Indian who traveled from Luna's tribal home in California to Rome to study for the priesthood in 1834. Luna oscillates between shaman and showman, a duality highlighted by this book's lenticular cover.

James Luna: Emendatio

Haas, Lisbeth

Lowe, Truman

Smith, Paul Chaat

Individual Artists

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Accomplished representatives from a variety of indigenous cultures--by invitation of the National Museum of the American Indian--reflect on their heritage through objects of cultural, spiritual, artistic, or personal significance in a unique volume combining narratives, illustrations, and photographs. UP.

All Roads Are Good: Native Voices on Life and Culture (Native American Studies)

History

Americas

Smithsonian Inst. Pr.

Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo Hides

For centuries, ornamental robes made of buffalo hide and fur were painted with intricate figures and scenes by artists of the various Native American nations. A great number of these robes were brought to France in the 18th century, many of which are now housed in the extraordinary collection of the Musée de l'Homme in Paris. This volume, illustrated with more than a hundred color plates, presents a gallery of the hides with commentary by George P. Horse Capture, who also contributes an illustrated essay on the craft and history of buffalo hide painting. Three experts on Native American art provide introductory and historical essays.

Capture, George P. Horse

Vitart, Anne

Waldberg, Michel

New Press, The

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