The Use of American Indian Imagery in American Culture
During a tour of the "Americans" exhibit in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, curator Cecile Ganteaume discussed the role that American Indian imagery plays in American culture.
Description
During a tour of the "Americans" exhibit in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, curator Cecile Ganteaume discussed the role that American Indian imagery plays in American culture.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What are examples of American Indian imagery in popular culture? How are American Indians portrayed in popular culture?
- What does Ms. Ganteaume mean by saying American Indian imagery "does nothing to bring non-natives closer to understanding who American Indians are?"
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Imagery
- Insignia
- Intersection
- Logo
- Native American
- Pervasive
- Popular Culture
- Seal