ERIC Number: EJ686045
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb
Pages: 12
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 30
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ISSN: ISSN-1476-8062
The Four Directions
Willis, Steve
International Journal of Art and Design Education, v24 n1 p31-42 Feb 2005
This article presents the Native American cultural symbol, the Four Directions, as a sign that is culturally evident and inter-tribally significant. Through understanding the significance of the symbol, a deeper understanding is possible for non-Natives, especially an understanding of the Native Americans' relationship between their artwork and their culture. It will be argued that through a deeper understanding and cultural saturation by non-Natives that cultural misinformation can be reduced. Even though the article makes no attempt to define a culture, community, or person, cultural groups are presented through image and story.
Descriptors: American Indians, American Indian Culture, Cultural Awareness, Art Appreciation, Art Expression, Aesthetics, Art Products
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Language: English
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