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George Catlin and his Indian Gallery / edited by George Gurney and Therese Thau Heyman ; [with essays by] Brian W. Dippie ... [et al.].
Publication details: Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian American Art Museum ; New York, NY : W.W. Norton, c2002.Description: 294 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), map; 31 cmISBN:- 0937311545 (pbk.)
- 0393052176
- Catlin, George, 1796-1872 -- Exhibitions
- Renwick Gallery -- Exhibitions
- Indians in art -- Exhibitions
- Painting -- Washington (D.C.) -- Exhibitions
- Indians of North America -- Exhibitions
- Indians of North America -- Portraits
- Indians of North America -- Study and teaching
- West (U.S.) in art -- Exhibitions
- ND237.C35 A4 2002
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Summary: A virtual exhibit that showcases 32 examples of art work from the exhibition "George Catlin and his Indian Gallery" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The art work documents the transformation of Native American groups, especially those forced West as a result of the Indian Removal Act. Exhibit includes several prominent Mandan chiefs and General William Clark. Designed specifically for educators, the site contains materials from educators, Native Americans, and scholars, along with lesson plans that incorporate additional materials available on the Web site.
Preface/ Elizabeth Brown -- Acknowledgement/ George Gurney and therese Thau Heyman -- Introduction/ W. Rishard West -- Map -- Green fields and red men/ Brian W. Dippie -- George Catlin in Europe/ Christopher Mulvey -- Illustrated commentary/ Joan Carpenter Troccoli -- George Catlin and the Smithsonian/ Therese Thau Heyman.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | ND 237 .C35 A4 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 600109 |
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 2002-Jan. 19, 2003.
A virtual exhibit that showcases 32 examples of art work from the exhibition "George Catlin and his Indian Gallery" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The art work documents the transformation of Native American groups, especially those forced West as a result of the Indian Removal Act. Exhibit includes several prominent Mandan chiefs and General William Clark. Designed specifically for educators, the site contains materials from educators, Native Americans, and scholars, along with lesson plans that incorporate additional materials available on the Web site.
Includes bibliographical references (p.282-285) and index.
Preface/ Elizabeth Brown -- Acknowledgement/ George Gurney and therese Thau Heyman -- Introduction/ W. Rishard West -- Map -- Green fields and red men/ Brian W. Dippie -- George Catlin in Europe/ Christopher Mulvey -- Illustrated commentary/ Joan Carpenter Troccoli -- George Catlin and the Smithsonian/ Therese Thau Heyman.
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