| Custer on Canvas: Representing Indians, Memory, and Violence in the New West Contributor(s): Denzin, Norman K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598745980 ISBN-13: 9781598745986 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 973.820 |
| LCCN: 2011009011 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.40 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 1876 events known as Custer's Last Stand, Battle of Little Big Horn, or Battle of Greasy Grass have been represented over 1000 times in various artistic media, from paintings to sculpture to fast food giveaways. Norman Denzin shows how these representations demonstrate the changing perceptions--often racist--of Native America by the majority culture, juxtaposed against very different readings shown in works composed by Native American artists. Consisting of autobiographical reminiscences, historical description, artistic representations, staged readings, and snippets of documents, this multilayered performance ethnography examines questions of memory, race, and violence against Native America, as symbolized by the changing interpretations of General Custer and his final battle. |