Living Beyond Lament

Rethinking George Catlin's Vanishing American

Native American in traditional dress

February 7, 2008
Humanities 150 at 7:00 PM

George Catlin was a self-taught artist who dedicated himself to painting Indians and their culture. Professor John Hausdoerffer discussed the impact these paintings have had on Indians and the popular conception of them. John Hausdoerffer is Director of Environmental Studies and Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy at Western State College, in Gunnison, CO.