This striking and beautiful volume can be experienced on two levels: one is simply an extensive collection of Cherokee artwork; the other is an examination of how Cherokee philosophy manifests
itself through the Cherokee people’s art. Organized by the four directions, the works come from both the eastern and western branches of the Cherokee nation, and range from traditional basketry
and pottery to contemporary photographs and prints. This expression of the artistic and spiritual vitality of the Cherokees (despite their extremely difficult past) should easily find a place
in any collection on contemporary art or Native American art. Published by the Cherokee Nation, distributed by University of Oklahoma Press. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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