Edward Curtis was one of the most famous photographers of his time. He recognized that Native American Indian tribes were vanishing and that their traditions were in danger of being lost. He spent years documenting the Native American tribes in the Western United States and produced an amazingly prolific body of work that remains influential in our understanding of Native Americans. These photographs are extraordinary.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
The Photography of Edward S. Curtis
Edward Curtis was one of the most famous photographers of his time. He recognized that Native American Indian tribes were vanishing and that their traditions were in danger of being lost. He spent years documenting the Native American tribes in the Western United States and produced an amazingly prolific body of work that remains influential in our understanding of Native Americans. These photographs are extraordinary.
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If you like Edward Curtis, you'll be interested in this recreation of his 1911 slide show:
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