Navajo and Photography: A Critical History of the Representation of an American People

by James C. Faris and James C. Fairs

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"Our God Tscorenci was our Father and created the sun, which is like a mirror. He sees us from up on high and makes photographs of our reflection. When we die the photograph disappears. Many have been lost."
--Kenchori, an Ash?ninka from Peruvian Amazonia, when asked to tell a story concerning cameras (From W. Baker, Backward: An Essay on Indians, Time, and Photography).

Historically photographs say less about the Navajo than...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0874807611

ISBN13:9780874807615

Release Date:September 2003

Publisher:University of Utah Press

Length:408 Pages

Weight:1.67 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography History Native American Studies Photography Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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