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Social interaction and learning in the spread of Navajo commercial sandpaintings

navajo religion and culture : selected views (17) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 75-83

By: Parezo, Nancy J..

Abstract
This article discusses a form of ethnic art known as commercial sandpainting, a stylistic modification of the traditional sacred Navajo sandpainting, but made specifically for the Anglo-American trade. The training of the artist in the technical skills necessary to produce this form of art is discussed in some detail; also how these acquired learning patterns affect the spread of this art style within the area.
Subjects
Representative art
Transmission of skills
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1986
Field Date
1978-1979
Coverage Date
1962-1979
Coverage Place
Navajo Indian Reservation, Arizona, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Nancy J. Parezo
Includes bibliographical references (p. 83)
LCCN
81086446
LCSH
Navajo Indians