CONTEMPORARY
NATIVE AMERICAN ART
Art History 300 (3 cr)
Institute of American Indian Arts
Professor: Marilyn Russell
Office: Library LTC Phone: 424-2397
E-mail: mrussell@iaiancad.org
Office Hours: by appointment
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This
course will focus on Contemporary Native American Art, in particular
art produced in the past fifty years. A variety of artistic practices
that make up the contemporary diversity of Native American artists
will be explored and examined. Non-traditional art forms and contemporary
artistic expression, both two and three-dimensional, will be the
focus of the course.
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I.
Course Objectives:
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A.
To introduce the student to the artistic, intellectual, and spiritual
heritage of Native American artists who are known for their contemporary
artworks.
B. To emphasize those areas related to the developments of modern
Native American arts such as historical and political events,
gender, religion, etc. along with the styles and symbolism used
in the art itself.
C. To introduce the student to important issues that may have
affected Native American arts and artists in the past fifty years.
D. To provide specific knowledge on a variety of selected Native
American artists who are known for their contemporary artworks.
E. To familiarize the student with research methods and library
sources on Native American contemporary art and artists.
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II.
Required Texts:
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A.
Native American Art in the Twentieth Century edited by
W. Jackson Rushing, III, 1999.
B. I Stand in the Center of the Good edited by Lawrence
Abbott, 1994
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III.
Teaching Methods:
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A.
Lectures plus slide and video presentations on Native American
contemporary artists.
B. Discussion on assigned readings and focus questions.
C. Native American guest artists and speakers.
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IV.
Requirements:
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A.
Attendance at all class sessions is expected.
B. Midterm Exam.
C. Oral Presentation along with a Research Paper based upon a
Native American contemporary artist.
D. Two written reaction papers to visiting guest artists and speakers.
E. Attendance to see artwork of a Native American contemporary
artist at a gallery or museum and one required written response
paper to the artist’s works.
F. Final Exam.
G. Class discussion and participation.
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V.
Evaluation, a total of 1,000 points:
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A.
Attendance counts 10% of total grade points (100 pts.)
B. Midterm Exam counts 25% of total grade points (250 pts.)
C. Final Exam counts 25% of total grade points (250 pts.)
D. Oral presentation and research paper counts 25% of total grade
points (250 pts.)
E. Three assigned papers count a total of 15% of total grade points
(150 pts.)
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