Hero, hawk, and open hand : American Indian art of the ancient Midwest and South / Richard F. Townsend, general editor ; Robert V. Sharp, editor ; with essays and contributions by Garrick Bailey [and others].

1st ed.

Chicago : Art Institute of Chicago ; New Haven : in association with Yale University Press, ©2004.

287 pages : color illustrations, maps (some color), color portraits ; 31 cm

Published in conjunction with the exhibition organized by the Art Institute of Chicago.

"Along the Ohio, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers, the archaeological remains of earthen pyramids, plazas, large communities, and works of art and artifacts testify to Native American civilizations that thrived there between 3000 B.C. and A.D. 1500. This fascinating book presents exciting new information on the art and cultures of these ancient peoples and features hundreds of gorgeous photographs of important artworks, artifacts, and ritual objects excavated from Amerindian archaeological sites. Drawing on excavation findings and extensive research, the contributors to the book document a succession of distinct ancient populations in the pre-Columbian world of the American Midwest and Southeast. A team of interdisciplinary scholars examines the connections between archaeological remains of different regions and the themes, forms, and rituals that continue in specific tribes of today. The book also includes the personal reflections of contemporary Native Americans who discuss their perspectives on the significance of the fascinating and beautiful prehistoric artifacts as well as their own cultural practices today"--Publisher description.

American Indian art of the ancient Midwest and South

English

September 23, 2004

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-279) and index.

Exhibition catalogs.