Neil David's Hopi World($29.99Value)

Description

An informative and accessible pictorial history of the Hopi Indians illustrated with pen and ink drawings by Hopi/Tewa artist Neil David ,Sr. David, who has been called the Hopis' Norman Rockwell, is noted for meticulous detail in his works and speaking his mind through the antics of the Koshare clown. Inspired by David's illustration, the authors tell the story behind these images, which capture some of the most important events and milestones in Hopi history from the Pueblo Rebellion against the Spaniards to living and coping with government edicts and intruders from the dominant American society during the late 19th through the 21st centuries. Each image is accompanied by a historical essay that further explores topics that have influenced the Hopi culture, shaped the Hopi society, and impacted David's life in the Hopi world. Historians, ethnologists, anthropologists, and art lovers will all appreciate the social, political, and cultural insights presented through Hopi eyes. Mythology and legends are intermingled with history.  Fuzzy boundaries exist between history, mythology, and legends; where one starts or ends depends on your beliefs and cultural background.  With typical Hopi reticence Hopi/Tewa Indian reports little of the extremes of everyday life, but just as Norman Rockwell speaks of America  through his illustrations, David presents his feelings and interpretation of significant elements of Hopi history and legends through his art. David, world renown for his Hopi paintings, clown drawings, and kachina carvings, extends his artist's repertoire to pen and ink drawings capturing elements of everyday life as he has lived.  He expresses his views in their presentation. Neil David ,Sr., Hopi/Tewa, award-winning master artist and kachina doll carver received the Arizona Indian Living Treasures Award in 2005. He lives with his wife DeAlva in the village of Polacca on First Mesa, Arizona. Author Ron Pecina and his son Bob collaborated to produce the narrative and descriptions related to Neil David's artwork. They live in Pennsylvania.