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Recasting commodity and spectacle in the indigenous Americas

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Indigenous artists frequently voice concerns over the commodification of their cultures, a process acutely felt by those living with the consequences of colonialism. This timely book, which features colour illustrations throughout, examines the ways in which contemporary indigenous peoples in different parts of the Americas have harnessed performance practices to resist imposed stereotypes and shape their own complex identities. Essays by leading academics and practitioners show the vibrancy of a wide array of indigenous arts and cultural events in the USA, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Canada, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Belize. As well as analysing performance idioms, the authors trace the circulation of creative products and practices as commodities, as cultural capital and/or as heritage. Making reference to aesthetic forms, intellectual property and political empowerment, these essays weigh the impact of music, festivities, film, photography, theatre and museum installations among diverse audiences and discuss ways in which spectacles of cultural difference are remodelled in the hands of indigenous practitioners.

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Series Title

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Call Number

700.98 REC g

Publisher

London : Institute of Latin American Studies., 2014

Collation

ix, 273p.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781908857088

Classification

700.98

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Social sciences
Cultural property
Culture--Economic aspects
Spectacular, The
America
Commodification
Indian arts
Indians--Ethnic identity

Specific Detail Info

https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/29628

Statement of Responsibility

Edited by Helen Gilbert, Charlotte Gleghorn

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