Extinction and Integration
Extinction and Integration
The Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) exhibits a rich historical background on the multiple cultures found in the United States. Among the displays in the institution is a drawing of Caddo Town (see figure 1). A small town in Oklahoma where emigrants are from the Pacific coast. The drawing inspiration is from the historical background of Caddo as a trade center. People are gathering around in exchange of service; the environment shows mounded houses. The women in the picture have worn skirts woven with fiber while men are bare-chested. Quilts are beautiful and unique; the patterns on the fabric usually depict a great history. The second piece of art is a piece from the Taiwan National Museum. (See fig 2). The patterns are decorative, with beautiful connections and sense to the community. This paper shall focus on the art displays while comparing time, features, and materials. Moreover, highlighting endangerment and historical integration.
The significant difference between the two objects, the population depicts a town with fewer occupants comprising of a linguistic family. The background suggests the customs and traditions of the natives. The message represented in the art is a fertile land with plenty of food but a small tribe that is facing extinction. However, it is evident from historical records that so many factors led to the disappearance of the Caddoan tribes. According to Ewers (1973), significant epidemics led to the distinction of the natives. Thus including cultural changes, beliefs, politics, and religion.us In contrast, the quilts present heritage and resourcefulness, showing a moment in time. Historical traditions are essential since they presume the art of belonging. While the Caddoan culture is at the brink of extinction, quilts symbolize a culture that boasts existence throughout history. In the nineteenth century, quilt clothes were for special occasions. Thus, signifying how the fabric was expensive.
History presents that the Caddoan tribe existed in like 400 years ago. They mostly occupied the mountains and the forest. The exact date cannot be specified, but the Kadahacho were among the tribe group. The tribes were forced to reservation by the state and moved to the Indian territory. Their culture and traditions are not enough to describe them, but they also had a special connection with the Europeans. Another reason they were great fighters and claimed land surrounding them. Although the quilt baby carrier was among the displayed pieces on the international touring exhibition in 2019, quilting history can trace back to the 14th century. Its referred to as the world’s oldest art technique. The exhibition display provides a fascinating piece that integrates the history of cultures. Similarly, quilts are future classics. The art embraces the modern eye, portraying how marginalized art has been incorporated in the future, (Peterson,2003).
In conclusion, both objects have rich historical backgrounds and interpretations. the Institute of Texan culture is preserving and promoting public education on matters of history. The similarity between the two objects of art is evident in the sense that the native tribe of Caddo and the quilt art technique are historical movements that have been displayed in National Museums to tell stories of beautiful art expressions. The Caddoan mounds symbolized the importance of religion and culture. Mounds built from earthwork.
Additionally, the Caddo tribe is nearly extinct. They created a confederation to protect them from endangerment. In American culture, quits history revolves from a center of status. Additional changes occurred when an opportunity sprung, and quilts recognized the language of warmth and comfort. A symbol of heritage that creates history. Historians suggest that quilt clothing symbolized the deep connection between mothers and their daughters.
References.
Ewers, J. C. (1973). The influence of epidemics on the Indian populations and cultures of Texas. Plains Anthropologist, 18(60), 104-115.
Peterson, K. E. (2003). Discourse and display: The modern eye, entrepreneurship, and the cultural transformation of the patchwork quilt. Sociological Perspectives, 46(4), 461-490.