Pictographs of the North American Indians (eBook)

Garrick Mallery (Autor)

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2022
243 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740129-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "Pictographs of the North American Indians," Garrick Mallery presents a remarkable and comprehensive exploration of the visual language of Indigenous peoples through a meticulous examination of rock art and pictographs across North America. Mallery adopts a meticulous, scholarly style that is both descriptive and analytical, weaving together ethnographic detail with historical context to interpret the significance of these symbols. His work situates itself within the burgeoning field of American anthropology in the late 19th century, illuminating the rich cultural heritage of Native American tribes while advocating for the preservation of their artistic expressions. Garrick Mallery, an esteemed ethnographer and archaeologist, was particularly influenced by the shifting cultural landscapes of his time, including the encroachment of Western expansion on Indigenous lands. His dedication to documenting these art forms stemmed from his belief in their intrinsic value, not only as artistic expressions but also as crucial historical records of the beliefs, practices, and social structures of Indigenous societies. Mallery's work reflects his broader commitment to preserving American Indian culture amidst rapid change and loss. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, anthropology, and history. Mallery's evocative prose, coupled with his thoughtful interpretations, ensures that readers gain a deeper appreciation for the relevance of pictographs in conveying the rich narratives of North America's Indigenous peoples.

Autor

Garrick Mallery was a distinguished American ethnologist and philologist, particularly recognized for his extensive work with Native American cultures. Born on April 25, 1831, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Mallery had a diverse career, initially serving in the Union Army during the Civil War before turning his attention to legal practice and eventually ethnography. His significant transition to ethnology was facilitated by his appointment to the U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, allowing him to meld his legal background with a burgeoning interest in anthropological matters. Mallery became a prominent member of the Bureau of American Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution where he worked alongside fellow ethnologists like John Wesley Powell. He devoted much of his research to the study of Native American sign language and symbology, which culminated in his pivotal work, 'Pictographs of the North American Indians' (1881). This book offered an in-depth exploration of the intricate and varied systems of graphical representation utilized by various Indigenous tribes, highlighting their cultural significance and complex meanings. Mallery's scholarly approach to ethnography significantly contributed to the understanding of the symbolic language among Native American communities and cemented his legacy as a thoughtful interpreter of indigenous symbolism and communication. His contributions to the fields of ethnology and anthropology were substantial and remain valued for their empathy and scholarly rigor.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
• Schlagworte: 1880s works • American Indian historical records • Anthropological symbolism • anthropology of pictographs • Civil War • Cultural Heritage Documentation • cultural interpretation • Culture • earth sciences • Empire of the Summer Moon • ethnographic analysis • Ethnography and iconography • Fiction • German Literature • Graphic art history • historical imagery • historical linguistics exploration • Humanities • indigenous artwork interpretation • indigenous culture significance • Indigenous cultures of America • Indigenous representation • Indigenous symbolism literature • Interpretive pictographs • Karl May • killers of the flower moon • Lincoln • Native American Culture • Native American historical art • Native Americans • Native American Studies • Native American symbols • Native American visual language • Native Roots • Non-verbal narratives • North American Anthropology • Novels • Physical Sciences • Pictographic writing studies • Pre-Columbian history books • Rock art of Native Americans • ron chernow • scholarly research on symbols • Symbolic communication • Texas • Translations • tribal pictograph art • visual communication analysis • Wild West • Works originally in German