This class will address the principles of Native art and its
materials, styles, functions, methods, meanings and the cultural/
religious contexts in which they are used.  The time span will cover
from historical tribal art to contemporary usage of CDs as Pow Wow
dance ornaments and so forth.  Aside from addressing the principles,
cultural, anthropological and Indigenous theories will be thoroughly
explored.

This course will focus and critic various Native American arts,
including basketry, pottery, textiles, literature, films, paintings,
carvings, dances, songs, poetry, paintings, jewelry, tanning, beading,
clothing, quillwork, quilting, photography, drawings, folk art,
embroidery, ceremonies, and others.