Traditional Plains Indian Art and the Contemporary Indian Student.

Pakes, Fraser

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ERIC Number: EJ357224

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Traditional Plains Indian Art and the Contemporary Indian Student.

Pakes, Fraser

Canadian Journal of Native Education, v14 n1 p1-14 1987

Examines underlying concepts in traditional Plains Indian arts and encourages incorporation of traditional concepts into contemporary art education. Discusses spiritual foundations, holism, art for art's sake, portability, body art, conservation, tribal identity, aesthetic features, age/sex differentiation in art production, white society's influence, and traditional education methods. (LFL)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Expression, Creative Art, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences, Student Interests, Traditionalism, Tribes, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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