American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues

Catalog description

Introduces contemporary issues in American Indian art, including issues of cultural authenticity and ownership, legal foundations to protect American Indian artwork and artists, cultural misappropriation and theft (eg. pot-hunting), and (mis)representation in the marketplace. Promotes critical reading skills to analyze the social, material, and cultural context that informs artistic production as a result of cultural contact in various historical periods. Satisfies GE area: 3B