Great Plains Studies, Center for

 

Date of this Version

Fall 2010

Citation

Great Plains Quarterly 30:4 (Fall 2010).

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Copyright © 2010 Center for Great Plains Studies, University of Nebraska.

Abstract

In any discussion of important Indian artists of the twentieth century, Woody Crumbo (1912-1989) is a pivotal player. His dynamic figures, brilliant colors, and traditional themes were combined to create a new kind of art. He used traditional art forms and themes from his Potawatomi background as well as themes and incidents from other tribal traditions to inspire his work. Not satisfied with just creating art, Crumbo mentored other artists, and for much of his life he was personally involved in the business of art-creating new opportunities for himself and other Indian artists.

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