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Guy Labree: Barefoot Artist of the Florida Seminoles
Carol Mahler
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Description for Guy Labree: Barefoot Artist of the Florida Seminoles
hardcover. Guy LaBree's connection to the Seminole Tribe of Florida began when he was an elementary school student in the 1940s living near the Dania (now Hollywood) reservation in Florida. This book features forty-two selections from this self-taught artist's output of more than 1,000 paintings. It also tells the intriguing story behind the white man. Num Pages: 232 pages, 42 colour plates, 8 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; ACX; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658.
Guy LaBree's connection to the Seminole Tribe of Florida began when he was an elementary school student in the 1940s living near the Dania (now Hollywood) reservation in Florida. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that his relationship with the tribe grew into a remarkable creative partnership. LaBree was encouraged by Seminoles who were former classmates and friends to produce paintings depicting important teachings about Seminole culture, customs, history, and legend as a way of passing on traditional knowledge to younger generations. To do this, he was given unprecedented access to privileged information never before shared with outsiders. As a ... Read more
Guy LaBree's connection to the Seminole Tribe of Florida began when he was an elementary school student in the 1940s living near the Dania (now Hollywood) reservation in Florida. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that his relationship with the tribe grew into a remarkable creative partnership. LaBree was encouraged by Seminoles who were former classmates and friends to produce paintings depicting important teachings about Seminole culture, customs, history, and legend as a way of passing on traditional knowledge to younger generations. To do this, he was given unprecedented access to privileged information never before shared with outsiders. As a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813034300
SKU
V9780813034300
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About Carol Mahler
Carol Mahler is a professional storyteller, freelance writer, teacher, and musician.
Reviews for Guy Labree: Barefoot Artist of the Florida Seminoles
"Guy LaBree is a self-made Florida artist. His love and enthusiasm for Florida, the Seminole Indians who have been his friends since youth, and wildlife have enabled him to create masterpieces. We are the beneficiaries of his works." - Patsy West, author of The Enduring Seminoles: From Alligator Wrestling to Casino Gaming"