Beyond Tradition: Contemporary Indian Art and Its Evolution.A Jacka Photography Video Presentation, P. O. Box 9043, Phoenix, AZ 85068. VHS (Video Home System) A half-inch, analog videocassette recorder (VCR) format introduced by JVC in 1976 to compete with Sony's Betamax, introduced a year earlier. format, 45 min., $29.95. This unique program is based upon an award-winning book of the same title. It presents more than three-hundred examples of prehistoric, historic and contemporary Native-American art forms. Carvings, paintings, sculpture, baskets, rugs, jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. and pottery are interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. with the hauntingly beautiful strains of flute, guitar and interludes of an unforgettable new sound in Native-American music as the mystical world of Indian art The vast scope of the art of India intertwines with the cultural history, religions and philosophies which place art production and patronage in social and cultural contexts. unfolds. The evolution of these indigenous art forms is traced through the centuries, and the deeply rooted traditions that inspire contemporary artists are revealed through comparisons of their work with the art of their ancestors Ancestors See also father; heredity; mother; origins; parents; race. archaism an inclination toward old-fashioned things, speech, or actions, especially those of one’s ancestors. Also archaicism. — archaist, n. . Beyond Tradition is a beautifully produced program, accompanied by a printed index to the art, artists and contributors. It is one that is suited for middle school students through adult audiences. Outstanding resource for multicultural curricula--a must for every art program! |
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