| Description |
294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map cm |
| Note |
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 2002-Jan. 19, 2003. |
| 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. |
| System Details |
System requirements: World Wide Web (WWW) browser software. |
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Mode of access: Internet via the World Wide Web. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-285) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
Catlin, George, 1796-1872 -- Exhibitions.
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Indians in art -- Exhibitions.
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West (U.S.) -- In art -- Exhibitions.
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Painting -- Washington (D.C.) -- Exhibitions.
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Renwick Gallery -- Exhibitions.
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| Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples in art -- Exhibitions.
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| Added Author |
Heyman, Therese Thau.
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Gurney, George.
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Dippie, Brian W.
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Renwick Gallery.
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| ISBN |
0937311545 paperback |
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9780937311547 paperback |
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0393052176 |
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9780393052176 |
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