Learn about the story of Fog Woman and Raven and the generations of this totem pole from the Tlingit
Seeing America – Periods: 1980-present
This monumental painting of Black people at the beach speaks to a dearth of Black figures in the art history canon
Amy Sherald, Precious Jewels by the Sea
This bandolier bag is the first of its kind from the Sac and Fox tribe in more than 20 years
Marilyn Spoon, Bandolier Bag
Smith uses historic Wyandotte forms to create this contemporary pot, bringing his Indigenous traditions into the present and future
Richard Zane Smith, Wyandotte Feast Pot
The American Dream is not what it seems in this artwork that combines painting and collage
Kerry James Marshall, Our Town
Goshorn weaves stories about forced removal from homelands and protest in this basket made of printed archival documents
Shan Goshorn, Sealed Fate: Treaty of New ...
Bright red fringe, a pheasant and macaw feather fan, trade blankets—these meticulous details shine in this painting of a member of the Native American Church.
Ruthe Blalock Jones, Medicine Woman
Explosions of color signify a landscape, real or imagined
Richard Mayhew, Indigenous Spiritual Space
This memorial honors three women who were victims of medical experimentation by the "father of gynecology"
Michelle Browder, Mothers of Gynecology
Dorica Jackson spent 16 years weaving this robe with an abstract whale design and fringe that would animate the movements of a dancer
Dorica Jackson, Diving Whale Chilkat Robe
The first monument to commemorate the over 4,000 African Americans who were lynched in the early 20th century.
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice ...
A monumental solution, rethinking the sculpture of Richmond
Kehinde Wiley, Rumors of War
A monumental solution, rethinking the sculpture of Richmond
Kehinde Wiley, Rumors of War
This federal building inspires discussion over neoclassical architecture's ties to the ideals of democracy and contemporary American politics.
Contemporary politics and classical architecture: Federal Building ...
Taking the name from Toni Morrison's debut novel, this painting's figures and scenes show the clash of innocence and the adult violence of bigotry and hatred
Stefanie Jackson, Bluest Eye
The Wyeths have a long history of painting the American story
An American Story
A Shinnecock artist's view
Endangered coastlines and lifeways
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's map of North American state names drawn from Indigenous languages focuses on stolen lands, making clear the influence of Native peoples on the continent.
APUSH: KC-8.2.II.B, KC-9.2.II.C
TEKS: 113.41.(13)(A)
APUSH: KC-8.2.II.B, KC-9.2.II.C
TEKS: 113.41.(13)(A)
Teaching guide
Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, State Names
Signs that guide historical understanding
Native Hosts
Sue Coe's Aids won't wait, the enemy is here not in Kuwait, 1990
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