POST #5 – READING - DISCUSSION – THE ART OF INDIGENOUS AMERICANS ART HISTORY: A CENTURY OF EXHIBITIONS

reading,

The essay argues that the position of Indigenous American art throughout the history of American art history has always been complex, appreciated but not fully included. First, the essay argues that early twentieth-century exhibitions helped to introduce Native art in U.S. museums, particularly Pueblo painters and major exhibitions that challenged the assumption that “real” American art was of European derivation. Then, the essay argues that Native art was marginalized, as many museums exhibited the art separately from the rest of American art, considering it exotic or historical rather than contemporary. Next, the essay discusses the role of multiculturalism in the 1970s and beyond in opening doors for Indigenous artists. Fourth, the essay argues that even today, the leading museums face the challenge of including Native art in their departments of American art. Finally, the essay argues that the inclusion of Native art would not mean isolating it in a corner of the museum of art history.

discussion question-injurys 

Lindsey Vonn is certainly taking a big risk by skiing with a torn ACL, a torn meniscus, and a bone bruise. The ACL and meniscus are very important to the stability of the knee, and Lindsey is putting herself at risk of further damaging these ligaments or having her knee buckle at high speeds. A bone bruise also means that the bone is damaged, and Lindsey is taking a big risk of fracturing bones that are already bruised.This is just one example of a athlete putting there body on the line to do what they love.