3CS Book Club CDA discussion
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
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What curiosity did this book rouse in you?
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The beauty and artistry of the Indian blankets was the way they expressed their art. At the same time, pioneer women (and men) were creating quilts from whatever material was available, hence the use of flour sacks. Necessary for warmth, the quilts expressed the art. Today's quilters do the same thing, creating pieces of art, for warmth and decor. Some things change very little.
Mod
An interesting observation, how survival skills (when humans have a breather from basic needs) bring out artistry. Thanks.
That is true. It is terrible that we have taken out art in many schools. I love the blankets and the colors and designs. We don't do enough honoring the beauty of the art. I am happy for the fairs as you get to see the many quilts in our time. We use to go to Portland to see the Navajo blankets, still have one. And when I was in my 30s made a lot of quilts. Learned quilting in North Carolina. There many people continue to do art. From wood to cloth, etc. The class I took in N. Carolina for quilting was an old school teacher and we actually hand sewed all the pieces.
Mod
Lucky You! I think the more we practice an art form the more we appreciate it.
I learned that blankets were a staple of all native American Indian tribes, they were multi functional items, used for dress, ceremonies, babies, horses, burials. During prosperous times the Osage created elegant art pieces often with woven motifs and ribbon edges. Precious gifts then, and still valuable today.
In Grann's book I found it offensive that white men snickered and viewed blankets with such sarcasm.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...