- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press; Third Edition edition (Mar 15 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 080613285X
- ISBN-13: 978-0806132853
- Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 313 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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"Wilson's perceptive sense of subject and sympathetic aesthetic rendering infuse into the 'tired composite of sags and wrinkles' of each pureblood countenance features which in a mystic way communicate uniqueness of ethnicity, the pain of inter-cultural conflict and strife, and the quiet determination to sustain 'the old way' in a fast-changing world."—Peter Early, Washington Post
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Over several decades, renowned Oklahoma artist Charles Banks Wilson sought out "purebloods" (that is, Indians of a single tribal heritage) of each of Oklahoma's tribes to create a gallery of American Indian portraits. Search for the Native American Purebloods captures the state's visual heritage in a series of seventy-seven remarkable pencil drawings, each accompanied by a narrative describing Wilson's visits with the subject. The first edition, Search for the Purebloods, served as a catalogue for an exhibition of the artist's work at the United States Capitol. This third edition contains thirteen additional drawings and an afterword by Wilson.
Out of print since 2005, the book is once again available with the generous assistance of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma.
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As we eyed each other in a small clearing in the blackjack trees growing along the river, I felt every inch the intruder who had some explaining to do. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A very fine presentation,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Search for the Native American Purebloods (Paperback)
Search For The Native American Purebloods appears in its third edition, blending the author's pencil portraits of pureblood American Indians drawn from life with his narratives of his visits with each subject. Search For The Native American Purebloods is highly recommended for any collection strong in Native American studies will want to include this very fine presentation.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great works of art and history,
By Beverly "bevreader" (Mississippi) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Search for the Native American Purebloods (Paperback)
Not only is this book a great treasury of Wilson's sketches, it is a piece of American history. Wilson sets out to draw portraits of remaining pureblood Indians--ones who have only the blood of one tribe coursing through their veins. Sadly, the number of purebloods diminshes rapidly every day, a fact which Wilson laments in his wonderful narrative that accompanies the drawings. This is a great book for lovers of Native Americans, American history, art, and almost anyone else! Highly recommended!
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A very fine presentation,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Search for the Native American Purebloods (Paperback)
Search For The Native American Purebloods appears in its third edition, blending the author's pencil portraits of pureblood American Indians drawn from life with his narratives of his visits with each subject. Search For The Native American Purebloods is highly recommended for any collection strong in Native American studies will want to include this very fine presentation.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great works of art and history,
By Beverly "bevreader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Search for the Native American Purebloods (Paperback)
Not only is this book a great treasury of Wilson's sketches, it is a piece of American history. Wilson sets out to draw portraits of remaining pureblood Indians--ones who have only the blood of one tribe coursing through their veins. Sadly, the number of purebloods diminshes rapidly every day, a fact which Wilson laments in his wonderful narrative that accompanies the drawings. This is a great book for lovers of Native Americans, American history, art, and almost anyone else! Highly recommended!
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