Pictographs of the North American Indians
By Garrick Mallery
Length11h 23m
About this audiobook
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.
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GenrePsychology
Length11 hrs 23 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introductory
26Instruments for Carving
2Distribution of Petroglyphs in North America
27Instruments for Drawing
3Northeastern Rock Carvings
28Instruments for Painting
4Rock Carvings in Pennsylvania
29Instruments for Tattooing
5Rock Carvings in Ohio
30Colors and Methods of Application
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6Rock Carvings in West Virginia
31In the United States
7Rock Carvings in the Southern States
32In British Guiana
8Rock Carvings in Iowa
33Significance of Colors
9Rock Carvings in Minnesota
34Materials upon which Pictographs are Made
10Rock Carvings in Wyoming and in Idaho
35Natural Objects
11Rock Carvings in Nevada
36The Human Person
12Rock Carvings in Oregon and in Washington
37Artificial Objects
13Rock Carvings in Utah
38Mnemonic
14Rock Carvings in Colorado
39The Quipu of the Peruvians
15Rock Carvings in New Mexico
40Notched Sticks
16Rock-Carvings in Arizona
41Order of Songs
17Rock Carvings in California
42Traditions
18Colored Pictographs on Rocks
43Treaties
19Foreign Petroglyphs
44War
20Petroglyphs in South America
45Time (pt. 1)
21Petroglyphs in British Guiana
46Time (pt. 2)
22Petroglyphs in Brazil
47Notification
23Pictographs in Peru
48Notice of Departure and Direction
24Objects Represented in Pictographs
49Notice of Condition
25Instruments Used in Pictography
50Warning and Guidance
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