To begin with, in this famous sculpture, half naked man riding a horse is being described. Riding a horse instead with swords, shields on both hands, which usually Native Americans do, he instead spreads his two arms toward the sky, leaning his neck to reveal a peaceful desire. In other words, he is not only expressing the freedom but also enjoying the atmosphere of his circumstances. Moreover, as he is half naked and riding a horse, he truly wants to be united with mother nature as well as seek the true happiness he is longing for. In that sense, Native American culture emphasizes pure, nature, freedom, and fierceness. It is very contrast and directly opposite to modern culture's symbols. Conflict of the preservation of Native culture and the influx of modern culture leads Native American to not just to fight against with swords, weapons but to underscore their pureness, unification with animals as expressed in sculpture above. At that point, this sculpture clearly articulates native American's peaceful, non violent protest toward the invasion of modern culture in order to not only protect their cultural heritage which existed thousand of years but also to purse their own happiness by living with nature. At that point, this sculpture well portrays the desire, spirit of Native Americans as well as the relationship between the native culture and modern culture.
The picture of the Native American on the horse clearly sends a message to the viewer. The most important points of the picture would have to be how the Indian is looking straight up to the sky with his arms wide open. To me it seems as if the picture represents how Native Americans treasure nature and all life who lives on it. The gesture that the Native American is giving shows how sacred he holds the sky and all of nature because he is clearly just taking everything in at the very moment otherwise known as “a state of bliss”. I also believe the fact that the Native American is riding a horse represents how much Native Americans love animals and hold them sacred as well. Instead of killing the animals and profiting off of them, the Native Americans live equally among all of the animals. -Matt Dillon
I think he is looking and praying up to the native American gods. I believe he is praying and maybe he is even meditating to there gods because they believe in very different things then what we do including sacrifice. It also could stand for the end of the Native American people. It is tribute to the Natives. It also symbolizes how they used there horses so much and how they were very valuable to the Native People. He is putting his hands out in a very relaxed way, it kinda shows like they have given up and they are just asking for help because they can’ t do anything to get rid of the white people. This picture is really accurate all around about the people. There long hair and the clothes they are wearing is really close. He might even be asking for forgiveness to the gods because all the white people are killing them and they might think they did something wrong. Another very good representation is the necklace of probably a animals tooth that they killed. He looks like he is the leader of the tribe because I can see the back of his head piece.
The sculpture of the Native American on the horse with his body pointed to the heavens in a gesture that suggests that it controls his spirit and is in total compromise with the world. To expand more on his surroundings with his attire and the horse he is riding tells the viewer that he is obviously a self-dependent human that relies on himself to do most things in his everyday life. For example his headdress is part of a who he is and what he stands for. The way his hands are sprawled out and his chest pointed straight up with his head completely relaxed and at ease shows that he is very spiritual with his demeanor. It could mean a number of things, first thing that comes to mind for me is that he is praising God for the world he has offered him, from the land to the climate. One thing is for sure though, and that is this Native American is an iconic masterpiece for the culture represented in the days before the white man took the land.
In this sculpture the Native American has his chest to the sky in appeal to the Great Spirit. This Spirit plays an important role in the Natives lives. This shows the spiritual side of the Natives and how connected to the Earth they are. The Natives have this sacred relationship with Earth, which is everything to them. Everything in nature is special and is a sacred place. Our people’s church is their sacred place, but everywhere for the Natives is their church, or sacred place. The Native in this sculpture is essentially giving himself up to the Great Spirit, portraying how connected to the Higher Spirits the Natives are. The riding of the horse, bareback portrays the trust he has in this horse, how connected he is to the horse, and how he isn’t riding the horse, he is one with the horse. It also portrays how the Natives live in harmony with animals and all of nature. The nakedness of the Native on the horse also shows how the Natives live with Earth. The Natives don’t live on Earth they live with Earth.
In almost every tribe that was native to America there was a common factor between them though they might have been at war and were different in ways they all had a similar story of how the earth came into creation. They all had a darkness and meaningless nothing that was in chaos, then a being came and came and shed light upon the world and brought order to the world the sun was a sign of that light and was a important factor in most cultures. The reason I explain this is because I think this picture shows just that, a Native American embracing the sun because of the deep connection between the sun and the many tribes that spread across the land. Maybe he is asking for guidance from their god for how to deal with the white man or just a good year. He is in my mind taking pride in his culture and showing his freedom and relation with the world because the native americans thought themselves as one with the earth. I believe that the man is showing that he is free and he belongs on this earth just as much as any other person if not more.
The Native American is positioned peacefully on the horses back as if he were enjoying the breeze in the middle of a grass field where he calls home. It clearly suggests that he is thankful for something, most likely the land he lives on and the air he breathes. On the contrary, the Indian possibly could be irate from the White men breaching their territories as he looks up to the sky for help. He possibly could feel desolate as he admits that his future of his land is changing because of the White men. This sculpture is portrayed to show how Native Americans appreciate mother earth and how they believe everything on earth is sacred, as well as the animals. The horse that he rides shows that the Natives are thankful for the animals that they kill, and the animals they use to behoove their societies. This sculpture distinctly depicts that Native Americans use what is given to them naturally by earth.
This specific statue here really shows how the Native Americans valued the land. The Native American looks up to the sky almost as if thanking their gods for giving them all of this land. The Native Americans, as a people, really valued the land more so than the Europeans. They would have used everything that the land had to offer. They had this relationship with the land that was very similar to the way many Christians view the church. I also feel like this shows the relationship the Native Americans had with their animals. In this instance it happens to be the horse. It shows that they would treat their animals with respect and even would bring it with them to their rituals with their gods. This could also be a Native American chief who is asking the gods to help them in this difficult time with the white men. And then again this could be a young Native American just enjoying himself out in the wide-open fields of wherever he resided. There could be multiple meanings to this statue but I feel like the most plausible meaning behind this statue would be the Native praying to his gods.
When I see this sculpture I think of two things. First the Native American’s have very strong spiritual connection with nature. The Native American Culture lived off every natural resource around them. That land was very sacred to each and every Native American. In the picture the man has his arms spread wide and he is looking to the sky. To me it seems as if he breathing in his joy for his land and everything around him. It could also be as if he is trying to spread his “wings” and fly. The horse shows how Native Americans appreciate the animals other than the Americans who didn’t care as much. For the white men it didn’t care to them, it was just a piece of land. Secondly, It seems as if he is looking into the sky to pray and ask for help. As if he feels like it is his fault the Americans are uprooting their lives. He is asking for the spirits to help him get through everything. The Native Americans were there first and the Americans took their land, and their lives. The Americans might have uprooted their lives but that is still sacred land to them. The statue could represent that the Native Americans had to Surrender. So now when any American looks at that statue they will think of what happened. -Kalle Young
I believe this statue of Indian man represents the belief in Indian culture about relationships between human and the nature. This man is not wearing much clothes, but expose his skins to the air and the sun, and any animals around him. His arms are wild open, which looks like he is hugging the air and sky. His fingers are relaxed and seem like touching the trees, leaves, and flowers around him. The emotion on his face looks really joyful and peaceful, and also relaxed. These all show the viewers how much this man loves to connect with the nature and the world around him. Furthermore, he is not using any equipment but a single rein when riding the horse. However, the horse seems tame and not annoyed. This shows how close he is with the horse, which represent the nature. His skin looks compact and he has a lot of muscles on his arms and legs. It is not hard to imagine that he has a really healthy and tan skin, which caused by long time exposes under sunshine. His hair is not elaborately braided but looks very loose and natural. The pendant on his neck resembles the shape of a large tree, which is represents the origin of life in Indian culture. Thus we can conclude that this sculpture of the Indian horse-riding man represents the relationship of man and nature with an Indian perspective and culture.
This sculpture displaying a Native American man on horseback throwing his hands up to the sky shows the mindset of many Native Americans during this time. The man in this sculpture shows that he has given up protecting his peoples land and him surrendering to the white pioneers causing this battle. The land his people lived on was there way of life, the only way of life they knew. His people cared about the landed they lived on as if it was a god and they saw that the pioneers wouldn’t treat it with as much respect as they did. His feelings are similar to many other Native Americans of his time. This mans whole population has been kicked off there land, killed and seen as less then by the pioneers. The Native Americans did try to fight for their land, but there war methods weren’t as fast as a bullet. These men got to a point were they saw that there was no reason to keep on fighting; he surrendered to the pioneers and to his beloved land. Just like in the speech by Chief Seattle’s, they can only hope that the American government will care them for. The only thing the Native Americans want is for their long-standing traditions to be preserved.
The man in the sculpture has his hands spread wide open and is sitting on a horse. This Native American man looks as if he is very free and is enjoying his unification with nature. The way he has his arms spread wide open portrays the sense of freedom and peace that exists within the Native American community. The Native American sitting on the horse indicates the harmonic relationship between the Native Americans and nature. Furthermore, his bareness represents how uncivilized the Native Americans are, and their reluctance to become urbanized. Native Americans are often known to use non violence to fight or maintain peace. Within this sculpture, it is clear that the Native American is using non violence to block out civilization, in order to reserve their relations with nature.
The man represented in the sculpture seems to be thanking the Sun for its light and heat. The Native American culture is full of respect for nature and its lands, since they believe that the spirits of their ancestors inhabit every rock and hill of their territories. The man is also represented without any weapons of any sort, something very uncommon in art works that have Native Americans, and that may represent that he is in peace with his surroundings and the spirits that dwell there. Another interpretation is that the man is praying to his god, the Great Spirit, to help him protect his and his tribes land from the “white man” that was coming. -André Tavares Teixeira
The observation of the sculpture starting from the vista is a very balanced and well-made figure of a Indian horse raider. A horse with a vivid action carries a Indian raider. Horses are the most useful livestock for Indians throughout Indian's history. It comes to a agreement that Indian people had a long history with horse, but with only a few knows that horses were actually brought by the Spanish Conquistadors. This shows that Indian also had gather resources from other places not only their own lands. Then we come to the human figure of the sculpture. First, the appearance of the Indian is a classic North American Indian figure. Like what other usual figures of North American Indian, this sculpture is half naked with an typical Indian hairstyle from Northern tribes, which surely indicates that this Indian man is from the North America Land. Yet not like any other most figures of Indian, this man holds no weapon and shows no offense towards nobody. The man only opens his arm and seems like he is embracing the air and wind. This embracing action is coming from Indian people's worship of the Great Spirit of the Nature. The face of the man looks peace and satisfy. These emotion in fact connected with the philosophical believes of Indian people, which is the respect and the harmony relationship with the nature and themselves.
In this sculpture, there is a Native American guy has opened arm towards sky on top of a horse. This man wants something form Native American’s God or the nature. His action of spreading arms toward the sky emphasizes how much they believe in mother nature and how important mother nature is to them. Whatever Native Americans they probably would ask Mother Nature for help or thank the Mother Nature for what happened to them. I interpret his facial expression as he desires for something. For example, I would believe that he has made this motion after ‘Wasichu’, which means white people invaded their land. They were helping these white people to adjust and they were trading but one day, white people invaded their land and basically Native Americans had to move further west. He was praying Mother nature, especially sky about getting their land back, and give back their freedom. I believe that this sculpture shows some information about Native American culture. Native Americans believe in Mother nature, by relying on their Mother nature. They think that all natures that they see don’t belong to anyone but it’s just the Mother nature itself, and respecting the nature. When White people asked Native Americans for their land, Native Americans rejected and said that Mother nature does not belong to anyone.
I think the Native American looking up at the sky can be interpreted in many different ways. The way I interpret is that he is looking up at the sky to ask for help, he knows that his land and people are being killed and taken from him. He is looking for help from the gods to do something about it, by not having any form of weapon on him I think he wants more then anything is peace. He doesn’t want to kill the white people he simply just wants his land and people to be free. At the same time he is peaceful on his horse and could simply be connecting to mother nature and his land, knowing that his time with it is limited due to the white man. This sculpture shows how peaceful the Native American culture was. They were very religious people and this sculpture expresses it very well, he is looking up at the gods as many Native American people might have done multiple times a day thanking them for everything they have. This truly shows the true nature of the culture they were peaceful people who felt like they had a connection to the animals and land that surrounded them.
I think that this sculpture is trying to express that the Native American were very close to nature. The man riding a horse expresses that he is close to the land and the animals. He riding it displays that the land is one with him and he's free to travel far and wide, the horse shows that he can use the animals of the land and they are helping each other on their journey or life. He opening his arms and facing towards the sky expresses that he loves his land and all that is in it. It expresses the joy that he has for the land and by facing upwards he's also showing that he's proud of his land and at the same time he's showing that he's graduate to the spirits and the gods. Although he may seem happy at first he may be angry inside and he's facing the sky as he's thinking the if there are really gods up there why didn't they help his tribe and his people from the invasion of the white man. As the white man is ravaging his people’s land he just thinks about all of it and sums up all the lost they went through and all that they suffered, then he faces up to the sky and unleashes his rage as he think that the white man will soon meet their fate.
I believe that the native american in the famous sculpture represents how much the native americans value the earth. I believe that the native american is taking in the view of the land around him. The earth is very sacred to the native americans. In the same way that synagogues and churches are our sacred places, the entire earth represents the native americans sacred place. The earth is so sacred to the native americans because they believe that it is their duty to be the caretakers of earth, so future generations can enjoy the earth. In the Chief Seattle Speech, the chief says that when his people die they return to earth and they never leave. So when I see the sculpture above I imagine that the native american is trying to communicate with the spirits that have passed on. The native american on the horse represents how connected the native americans are to the wildlife on the earth.
In the sculpture the Native American with his arms spreading his arms, facing the heaven on the horseback. The geasture of spreading his arms may suggest that the Native Americans surrender from the war. On one side he is trying to ask for peace. And on the other side, I believe he is trying to ask for help from their ancestors spirit and the power of nature. He knows his culture and traditionals are being destroyed. He could possibly be seeking assistance from their ancestors which they feel proud of. He could also be enjoying the last moments to breathe the fresh air because they know they are defeated and the whites are aiming for their homeland. Before getting killed or throw out from their homeland. They hope they can stay in their own land and continue with the life they were used to, but they know they cant do much except for praying for help. His face shows he is accepting the fact that they are almost destroyed, they just wanted the spirits' help and trying to enjoy their moment when he is still a Native American.
This sculpture of the native american has his hands spread out and his chest facing the sky. the natives had a huge connection with the earth and believed that the earth was there holy place. They did not just live on the earth but they lived with it. they enjoyed the earth as much as they could. The natives had a strong connection with the earth. I think the statue of the native american is representing their proud connection with the natural world.
In 1909, Cyrus Dallin, the man who grew up with Native American, created this famous sculpture, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which introduced not only Indian's religion but also their ancient culture. A man on a horse facing the clear sky devoutly and hugging the flowing air with all his enthusiasm in his chest. Additionally This sculpture strongly expressed the relationship between human, faith and nature in an Indian's perspective. People die and become a part of the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit integrates the nature, and by infusing the nature, human beings, again, are capable of being benefit by nature. It is like a perfectly functioning cycle which maintain everything at a balance point. Respecting the nature,the great gift that given by their ancestors, was also an vital part of their faith. Personally, the man in the sculpture is communicating with the nature and the Great Spirit. He is using every cell in his body to feel the nature which enables him to understand the Great Spirit's guiding in "the other side". Simply by watching him I am able to comprehend his intense love to the nature. Consequently, this sculpture shows me the connection of faith, human and nature in Native Americans' point of view.
The man in the sculpture is thankfull for everything living and non living in the worl. He is hugging the air as a symbol of being greatful and happy for everything he uss in the world. The earth benith his feet is what he believes as the perfection. The expensive clothes and car symbolizes anything when there is still belief in nature and surroundings.
I think the sculpture is trying to tell people how Native Americans are wishing to get a hopeful and peaceful life. The open hands might means how they think themselves as a part of the nature. The Native American man is rising his head and closing his eyes to feel the fresh air and also trying to feel how comfort the nature gives us. It might also shows how free he thinks himself is. The horse he is sitting on must represents all animals and other creatures in this world. It means that animals and human are friends, they are equal, and they can cooperate or even help each other. The reason he is rising his head might also be wanting to get some help from God. The white men are taking away their land, and because of their powerless, they can’t do anything except asking help from God. They hope one day there will be no war and everything could be peaceful. I think the main idea of this sculpture is that Native American man is belongs to the Earth, but he is free like everyone else.
In 1909, Cyrus Dallin, the man who grew up with Native American, created this famous sculpture, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which introduced not only Indian's religion but also their ancient culture. A man on his horse faces the clear sky devoutly and hugs the flowing air with all his enthusiasm in his chest. Additionally This sculpture strongly expressed the relationship between human, faith and nature in an Indian's perspective. People die and become a part of the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit integrates the nature, and by infusing the nature, human beings, again, are capable of being benefit by nature. It is like a perfectly functioning cycle which maintain everything at a balance point. Respecting the nature, the great gift that given by their ancestors, was also an vital part of their faith. Personally, the man in the sculpture is communicating with the nature and the Great Spirit. He is using every cell in his body to feel the nature which enables him to understand the Great Spirit's guiding in "the other side". Simply by watching him I am able to comprehend his intense love to the nature. Consequently, this sculpture shows me the connection of faith, human and nature in Native Americans' point of view.
In 1909, Cyrus Dallin, the man who grew up with Native American, created this famous sculpture, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which introduced not only Indian's religion but also their ancient culture. A man on his horse facing the clear sky devoutly and hugging the flowing air with all his enthusiasm in his chest strongly expressed the relationship between human, faith and nature in an Indian's perspective. People die and become a part of the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit integrates the nature, and by infusing the nature, human beings, again, are capable of being benefit by nature. It is like a perfectly functioning cycle which maintain everything at a balance point. Respecting the nature, the great gift that given by their ancestors, was also an vital part of their faith. Personally, the man in the sculpture is communicating with the nature and the Great Spirit. He is using every cell in his body to feel the nature which enables him to understand the Great Spirit's guiding in "the other side". Simply by watching him I am able to comprehend his intense love to the nature. Consequently, this sculpture shows me the connection of faith, human and nature in Native Americans' point of view.
From my point of view, this sculpture of a man sitting on a horse, with his arms wide open and his head looking at the sky introduces us a bit to native americans culture and beliefs. Personally, to me this man looks as if he is giving thanks to the native american god with was called "Great Spirit" for what he had given the native americans. Native amercians believed strongly that this was the man who created earth and to me it looks as if he is giving thanks for what all of them have been given.I also have to mention that in this sculpture, the horse looks really happy and relaxed, probably mining how close and related men and nature were for the native americans, they believed that animals were equal to men.. It seems as if he is also praying to their god that future generations treat nature as good as them, he wants them to leave in peace and harmony with nature.
I think the guy in the picture is a native american chief and he is praying to the gods or his ancestors spirits. Maybe asking for help or assistance. he could be praying to win a war, just asking for help to protect his people or guide them, or praying that they wont be attacked. His arms are wide open because he is really trying to talk to god. He could also be thanking the gods for everything they have done for him and his people. maybe he's just trying to forget about any problems that he might be having. maybe he just wants to be free, thats why he's on a horse, so the horse can run anywhere and he is talking to the gods/ having a peaceful time to talk to his god. This sculpture tells us that native american people have a strong belief in a greater force, a god, a spiritual connection and have a strong connection with nature and animals.
This famous sculpture to me shows gratefulness, this native american is showing how indebted he is to the gods, and how thankful he for his sacred land. The responsive sculpture is grasping how much nature the natives’ embrace. The man with his open arms and head up to the sky while riding his horse captures the real beauty of the human nature. Native American culture shows the real beauty in everything. Everything seems to be scared to everyone in the tribes. They believe life is a gift and they do not take anything for granted. As in the reading last night, they believe no matter what has happened in that piece of land, it should still be loved as it was before. They are one with nature and don’t believe in what the white men are doing, and they don’t believe it is fair to the land. He is praying to the gods thanking them and maybe even trying to say protect the land from the white men.
In this famous sculpture of a Native American man riding a horse, I would interpret his gesture as a sigh of relief. He seems at peace by the way his arms are spread open and he is looking towards the sky. This could also symbolize the mans gratefulness towards the gods. Native Americans are one with the earth and worship the sacred land around them, they are also very spiritual and believe heavily in their gods. The horse could symbolize their spiritual connection to the earth as well, he is not only one with the earth but one with the horse as well. This portrays how Native Americans are connected with all of nature including the animals. Riding a horse, especially bareback, gives you a certain type of freedom that makes you feel one with the horse. Native Americans tend to do things in a peaceful manner and the way this sculpture is portrayed, it shows his inner bliss and appreciation towards the earth. Their culture is heavily based on their spiritual relationship with mother nature and the gods and I believe that this picture captures his sign of relief and peace he has with the world.
This statue illustrates beautifully the peaceful nature of most Native American people. The simple gesture represents his unity with the world around him. To me it appears he is simply basking in the glory of nature and the land that his people have cherished for hundreds of years. The man appears to be experiencing a rare moment of true happiness. After learning about the Natives these past few days it is clear these assumptions are most likely accurate. We have learned that Native Americans do cherish the beauty of their land and believe nature and animals are of equal or greater value than the people themselves. It is a special piece of artwork because in just one image it tells the story of a dying race.
To begin with, in this famous sculpture, half naked man riding a horse is being described. Riding a horse instead with swords, shields on both hands, which usually Native Americans do, he instead spreads his two arms toward the sky, leaning his neck to reveal a peaceful desire. In other words, he is not only expressing the freedom but also enjoying the atmosphere of his circumstances. Moreover, as he is half naked and riding a horse, he truly wants to be united with mother nature as well as seek the true happiness he is longing for. In that sense, Native American culture emphasizes pure, nature, freedom, and fierceness. It is very contrast and directly opposite to modern culture's symbols. Conflict of the preservation of Native culture and the influx of modern culture leads Native American to not just to fight against with swords, weapons but to underscore their pureness, unification with animals as expressed in sculpture above. At that point, this sculpture clearly articulates native American's peaceful, non violent protest toward the invasion of modern culture in order to not only protect their cultural heritage which existed thousand of years but also to purse their own happiness by living with nature. At that point, this sculpture well portrays the desire, spirit of Native Americans as well as the relationship between the native culture and modern culture.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the Native American on the horse clearly sends a message to the viewer. The most important points of the picture would have to be how the Indian is looking straight up to the sky with his arms wide open. To me it seems as if the picture represents how Native Americans treasure nature and all life who lives on it. The gesture that the Native American is giving shows how sacred he holds the sky and all of nature because he is clearly just taking everything in at the very moment otherwise known as “a state of bliss”. I also believe the fact that the Native American is riding a horse represents how much Native Americans love animals and hold them sacred as well. Instead of killing the animals and profiting off of them, the Native Americans live equally among all of the animals.
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I think he is looking and praying up to the native American gods. I believe he is praying and maybe he is even meditating to there gods because they believe in very different things then what we do including sacrifice. It also could stand for the end of the Native American people. It is tribute to the Natives. It also symbolizes how they used there horses so much and how they were very valuable to the Native People. He is putting his hands out in a very relaxed way, it kinda shows like they have given up and they are just asking for help because they can’ t do anything to get rid of the white people. This picture is really accurate all around about the people. There long hair and the clothes they are wearing is really close. He might even be asking for forgiveness to the gods because all the white people are killing them and they might think they did something wrong. Another very good representation is the necklace of probably a animals tooth that they killed. He looks like he is the leader of the tribe because I can see the back of his head piece.
ReplyDeleteThe sculpture of the Native American on the horse with his body pointed to the heavens in a gesture that suggests that it controls his spirit and is in total compromise with the world. To expand more on his surroundings with his attire and the horse he is riding tells the viewer that he is obviously a self-dependent human that relies on himself to do most things in his everyday life. For example his headdress is part of a who he is and what he stands for. The way his hands are sprawled out and his chest pointed straight up with his head completely relaxed and at ease shows that he is very spiritual with his demeanor. It could mean a number of things, first thing that comes to mind for me is that he is praising God for the world he has offered him, from the land to the climate. One thing is for sure though, and that is this Native American is an iconic masterpiece for the culture represented in the days before the white man took the land.
ReplyDeleteIn this sculpture the Native American has his chest to the sky in appeal to the Great Spirit. This Spirit plays an important role in the Natives lives. This shows the spiritual side of the Natives and how connected to the Earth they are. The Natives have this sacred relationship with Earth, which is everything to them. Everything in nature is special and is a sacred place. Our people’s church is their sacred place, but everywhere for the Natives is their church, or sacred place. The Native in this sculpture is essentially giving himself up to the Great Spirit, portraying how connected to the Higher Spirits the Natives are. The riding of the horse, bareback portrays the trust he has in this horse, how connected he is to the horse, and how he isn’t riding the horse, he is one with the horse. It also portrays how the Natives live in harmony with animals and all of nature. The nakedness of the Native on the horse also shows how the Natives live with Earth. The Natives don’t live on Earth they live with Earth.
ReplyDeleteIn almost every tribe that was native to America there was a common factor between them though they might have been at war and were different in ways they all had a similar story of how the earth came into creation. They all had a darkness and meaningless nothing that was in chaos, then a being came and came and shed light upon the world and brought order to the world the sun was a sign of that light and was a important factor in most cultures. The reason I explain this is because I think this picture shows just that, a Native American embracing the sun because of the deep connection between the sun and the many tribes that spread across the land. Maybe he is asking for guidance from their god for how to deal with the white man or just a good year. He is in my mind taking pride in his culture and showing his freedom and relation with the world because the native americans thought themselves as one with the earth. I believe that the man is showing that he is free and he belongs on this earth just as much as any other person if not more.
ReplyDeleteThe Native American is positioned peacefully on the horses back as if he were enjoying the breeze in the middle of a grass field where he calls home. It clearly suggests that he is thankful for something, most likely the land he lives on and the air he breathes. On the contrary, the Indian possibly could be irate from the White men breaching their territories as he looks up to the sky for help. He possibly could feel desolate as he admits that his future of his land is changing because of the White men. This sculpture is portrayed to show how Native Americans appreciate mother earth and how they believe everything on earth is sacred, as well as the animals. The horse that he rides shows that the Natives are thankful for the animals that they kill, and the animals they use to behoove their societies. This sculpture distinctly depicts that Native Americans use what is given to them naturally by earth.
ReplyDeleteThis specific statue here really shows how the Native Americans valued the land. The Native American looks up to the sky almost as if thanking their gods for giving them all of this land. The Native Americans, as a people, really valued the land more so than the Europeans. They would have used everything that the land had to offer. They had this relationship with the land that was very similar to the way many Christians view the church. I also feel like this shows the relationship the Native Americans had with their animals. In this instance it happens to be the horse. It shows that they would treat their animals with respect and even would bring it with them to their rituals with their gods. This could also be a Native American chief who is asking the gods to help them in this difficult time with the white men. And then again this could be a young Native American just enjoying himself out in the wide-open fields of wherever he resided. There could be multiple meanings to this statue but I feel like the most plausible meaning behind this statue would be the Native praying to his gods.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see this sculpture I think of two things. First the Native American’s have very strong spiritual connection with nature. The Native American Culture lived off every natural resource around them. That land was very sacred to each and every Native American. In the picture the man has his arms spread wide and he is looking to the sky. To me it seems as if he breathing in his joy for his land and everything around him. It could also be as if he is trying to spread his “wings” and fly. The horse shows how Native Americans appreciate the animals other than the Americans who didn’t care as much. For the white men it didn’t care to them, it was just a piece of land. Secondly, It seems as if he is looking into the sky to pray and ask for help. As if he feels like it is his fault the Americans are uprooting their lives. He is asking for the spirits to help him get through everything. The Native Americans were there first and the Americans took their land, and their lives. The Americans might have uprooted their lives but that is still sacred land to them. The statue could represent that the Native Americans had to Surrender. So now when any American looks at that statue they will think of what happened.
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I believe this statue of Indian man represents the belief in Indian culture about relationships between human and the nature. This man is not wearing much clothes, but expose his skins to the air and the sun, and any animals around him. His arms are wild open, which looks like he is hugging the air and sky. His fingers are relaxed and seem like touching the trees, leaves, and flowers around him. The emotion on his face looks really joyful and peaceful, and also relaxed. These all show the viewers how much this man loves to connect with the nature and the world around him. Furthermore, he is not using any equipment but a single rein when riding the horse. However, the horse seems tame and not annoyed. This shows how close he is with the horse, which represent the nature. His skin looks compact and he has a lot of muscles on his arms and legs. It is not hard to imagine that he has a really healthy and tan skin, which caused by long time exposes under sunshine. His hair is not elaborately braided but looks very loose and natural. The pendant on his neck resembles the shape of a large tree, which is represents the origin of life in Indian culture. Thus we can conclude that this sculpture of the Indian horse-riding man represents the relationship of man and nature with an Indian perspective and culture.
ReplyDeleteThis sculpture displaying a Native American man on horseback throwing his hands up to the sky shows the mindset of many Native Americans during this time. The man in this sculpture shows that he has given up protecting his peoples land and him surrendering to the white pioneers causing this battle. The land his people lived on was there way of life, the only way of life they knew. His people cared about the landed they lived on as if it was a god and they saw that the pioneers wouldn’t treat it with as much respect as they did. His feelings are similar to many other Native Americans of his time. This mans whole population has been kicked off there land, killed and seen as less then by the pioneers. The Native Americans did try to fight for their land, but there war methods weren’t as fast as a bullet. These men got to a point were they saw that there was no reason to keep on fighting; he surrendered to the pioneers and to his beloved land. Just like in the speech by Chief Seattle’s, they can only hope that the American government will care them for. The only thing the Native Americans want is for their long-standing traditions to be preserved.
ReplyDeleteThe man in the sculpture has his hands spread wide open and is sitting on a horse. This Native American man looks as if he is very free and is enjoying his unification with nature. The way he has his arms spread wide open portrays the sense of freedom and peace that exists within the Native American community. The Native American sitting on the horse indicates the harmonic relationship between the Native Americans and nature. Furthermore, his bareness represents how uncivilized the Native Americans are, and their reluctance to become urbanized. Native Americans are often known to use non violence to fight or maintain peace. Within this sculpture, it is clear that the Native American is using non violence to block out civilization, in order to reserve their relations with nature.
ReplyDeleteThe man represented in the sculpture seems to be thanking the Sun for its light and heat. The Native American culture is full of respect for nature and its lands, since they believe that the spirits of their ancestors inhabit every rock and hill of their territories. The man is also represented without any weapons of any sort, something very uncommon in art works that have Native Americans, and that may represent that he is in peace with his surroundings and the spirits that dwell there. Another interpretation is that the man is praying to his god, the Great Spirit, to help him protect his and his tribes land from the “white man” that was coming.
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The observation of the sculpture starting from the vista is a very balanced and well-made figure of a Indian horse raider. A horse with a vivid action carries a Indian raider. Horses are the most useful livestock for Indians throughout Indian's history. It comes to a agreement that Indian people had a long history with horse, but with only a few knows that horses were actually brought by the Spanish Conquistadors. This shows that Indian also had gather resources from other places not only their own lands. Then we come to the human figure of the sculpture. First, the appearance of the Indian is a classic North American Indian figure. Like what other usual figures of North American Indian, this sculpture is half naked with an typical Indian hairstyle from Northern tribes, which surely indicates that this Indian man is from the North America Land. Yet not like any other most figures of Indian, this man holds no weapon and shows no offense towards nobody. The man only opens his arm and seems like he is embracing the air and wind. This embracing action is coming from Indian people's worship of the Great Spirit of the Nature. The face of the man looks peace and satisfy. These emotion in fact connected with the philosophical believes of Indian people, which is the respect and the harmony relationship with the nature and themselves.
ReplyDeleteIn this sculpture, there is a Native American guy has opened arm towards sky on top of a horse. This man wants something form Native American’s God or the nature. His action of spreading arms toward the sky emphasizes how much they believe in mother nature and how important mother nature is to them. Whatever Native Americans they probably would ask Mother Nature for help or thank the Mother Nature for what happened to them. I interpret his facial expression as he desires for something. For example, I would believe that he has made this motion after ‘Wasichu’, which means white people invaded their land. They were helping these white people to adjust and they were trading but one day, white people invaded their land and basically Native Americans had to move further west. He was praying Mother nature, especially sky about getting their land back, and give back their freedom. I believe that this sculpture shows some information about Native American culture. Native Americans believe in Mother nature, by relying on their Mother nature. They think that all natures that they see don’t belong to anyone but it’s just the Mother nature itself, and respecting the nature. When White people asked Native Americans for their land, Native Americans rejected and said that Mother nature does not belong to anyone.
ReplyDeleteI think the Native American looking up at the sky can be interpreted in many different ways. The way I interpret is that he is looking up at the sky to ask for help, he knows that his land and people are being killed and taken from him. He is looking for help from the gods to do something about it, by not having any form of weapon on him I think he wants more then anything is peace. He doesn’t want to kill the white people he simply just wants his land and people to be free. At the same time he is peaceful on his horse and could simply be connecting to mother nature and his land, knowing that his time with it is limited due to the white man. This sculpture shows how peaceful the Native American culture was. They were very religious people and this sculpture expresses it very well, he is looking up at the gods as many Native American people might have done multiple times a day thanking them for everything they have. This truly shows the true nature of the culture they were peaceful people who felt like they had a connection to the animals and land that surrounded them.
ReplyDeleteI think that this sculpture is trying to express that the Native American were very close to nature. The man riding a horse expresses that he is close to the land and the animals. He riding it displays that the land is one with him and he's free to travel far and wide, the horse shows that he can use the animals of the land and they are helping each other on their journey or life. He opening his arms and facing towards the sky expresses that he loves his land and all that is in it. It expresses the joy that he has for the land and by facing upwards he's also showing that he's proud of his land and at the same time he's showing that he's graduate to the spirits and the gods. Although he may seem happy at first he may be angry inside and he's facing the sky as he's thinking the if there are really gods up there why didn't they help his tribe and his people from the invasion of the white man. As the white man is ravaging his people’s land he just thinks about all of it and sums up all the lost they went through and all that they suffered, then he faces up to the sky and unleashes his rage as he think that the white man will soon meet their fate.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the native american in the famous sculpture represents how much the native americans value the earth. I believe that the native american is taking in the view of the land around him. The earth is very sacred to the native americans. In the same way that synagogues and churches are our sacred places, the entire earth represents the native americans sacred place. The earth is so sacred to the native americans because they believe that it is their duty to be the caretakers of earth, so future generations can enjoy the earth. In the Chief Seattle Speech, the chief says that when his people die they return to earth and they never leave. So when I see the sculpture above I imagine that the native american is trying to communicate with the spirits that have passed on. The native american on the horse represents how connected the native americans are to the wildlife on the earth.
ReplyDeleteIn the sculpture the Native American with his arms spreading his arms, facing the heaven on the horseback. The geasture of spreading his arms may suggest that the Native Americans surrender from the war. On one side he is trying to ask for peace. And on the other side, I believe he is trying to ask for help from their ancestors spirit and the power of nature. He knows his culture and traditionals are being destroyed. He could possibly be seeking assistance from their ancestors which they feel proud of. He could also be enjoying the last moments to breathe the fresh air because they know they are defeated and the whites are aiming for their homeland. Before getting killed or throw out from their homeland. They hope they can stay in their own land and continue with the life they were used to, but they know they cant do much except for praying for help. His face shows he is accepting the fact that they are almost destroyed, they just wanted the spirits' help and trying to enjoy their moment when he is still a Native American.
ReplyDeleteThis sculpture of the native american has his hands spread out and his chest facing the sky. the natives had a huge connection with the earth and believed that the earth was there holy place. They did not just live on the earth but they lived with it. they enjoyed the earth as much as they could. The natives had a strong connection with the earth. I think the statue of the native american is representing their proud connection with the natural world.
ReplyDeleteIn 1909, Cyrus Dallin, the man who grew up with Native American, created this famous sculpture, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which introduced not only Indian's religion but also their ancient culture.
ReplyDeleteA man on a horse facing the clear sky devoutly and hugging the flowing air with all his enthusiasm in his chest. Additionally This sculpture strongly expressed the relationship between human, faith and nature in an Indian's perspective. People die and become a part of the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit integrates the nature, and by infusing the nature, human beings, again, are capable of being benefit by nature. It is like a perfectly functioning cycle which maintain everything at a balance point. Respecting the nature,the great gift that given by their ancestors, was also an vital part of their faith. Personally, the man in the sculpture is communicating with the nature and the Great Spirit. He is using every cell in his body to feel the nature which enables him to understand the Great Spirit's guiding in "the other side". Simply by watching him I am able to comprehend his intense love to the nature. Consequently, this sculpture shows me the connection of faith, human and nature in Native Americans' point of view.
The man in the sculpture is thankfull for everything living and non living in the worl. He is hugging the air as a symbol of being greatful and happy for everything he uss in the world. The earth benith his feet is what he believes as the perfection. The expensive clothes and car symbolizes anything when there is still belief in nature and surroundings.
ReplyDeleteI think the sculpture is trying to tell people how Native Americans are wishing to get a hopeful and peaceful life. The open hands might means how they think themselves as a part of the nature. The Native American man is rising his head and closing his eyes to feel the fresh air and also trying to feel how comfort the nature gives us. It might also shows how free he thinks himself is. The horse he is sitting on must represents all animals and other creatures in this world. It means that animals and human are friends, they are equal, and they can cooperate or even help each other. The reason he is rising his head might also be wanting to get some help from God. The white men are taking away their land, and because of their powerless, they can’t do anything except asking help from God. They hope one day there will be no war and everything could be peaceful. I think the main idea of this sculpture is that Native American man is belongs to the Earth, but he is free like everyone else.
ReplyDeleteIn 1909, Cyrus Dallin, the man who grew up with Native American, created this famous sculpture, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which introduced not only Indian's religion but also their ancient culture.
ReplyDeleteA man on his horse faces the clear sky devoutly and hugs the flowing air with all his enthusiasm in his chest. Additionally This sculpture strongly expressed the relationship between human, faith and nature in an Indian's perspective. People die and become a part of the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit integrates the nature, and by infusing the nature, human beings, again, are capable of being benefit by nature. It is like a perfectly functioning cycle which maintain everything at a balance point. Respecting the nature, the great gift that given by their ancestors, was also an vital part of their faith. Personally, the man in the sculpture is communicating with the nature and the Great Spirit. He is using every cell in his body to feel the nature which enables him to understand the Great Spirit's guiding in "the other side". Simply by watching him I am able to comprehend his intense love to the nature. Consequently, this sculpture shows me the connection of faith, human and nature in Native Americans' point of view.
In 1909, Cyrus Dallin, the man who grew up with Native American, created this famous sculpture, Appeal to the Great Spirit, which introduced not only Indian's religion but also their ancient culture.
ReplyDeleteA man on his horse facing the clear sky devoutly and hugging the flowing air with all his enthusiasm in his chest strongly expressed the relationship between human, faith and nature in an Indian's perspective. People die and become a part of the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit integrates the nature, and by infusing the nature, human beings, again, are capable of being benefit by nature. It is like a perfectly functioning cycle which maintain everything at a balance point. Respecting the nature, the great gift that given by their ancestors, was also an vital part of their faith. Personally, the man in the sculpture is communicating with the nature and the Great Spirit. He is using every cell in his body to feel the nature which enables him to understand the Great Spirit's guiding in "the other side". Simply by watching him I am able to comprehend his intense love to the nature. Consequently, this sculpture shows me the connection of faith, human and nature in Native Americans' point of view.
From my point of view, this sculpture of a man sitting on a horse, with his arms wide open and his head looking at the sky introduces us a bit to native americans culture and beliefs. Personally, to me this man looks as if he is giving thanks to the native american god with was called "Great Spirit" for what he had given the native americans. Native amercians believed strongly that this was the man who created earth and to me it looks as if he is giving thanks for what all of them have been given.I also have to mention that in this sculpture, the horse looks really happy and relaxed, probably mining how close and related men and nature were for the native americans, they believed that animals were equal to men..
ReplyDeleteIt seems as if he is also praying to their god that future generations treat nature as good as them, he wants them to leave in peace and harmony with nature.
I think the guy in the picture is a native american chief and he is
ReplyDeletepraying to the gods or his ancestors spirits. Maybe asking for help or
assistance. he could be praying to win a war, just asking for help to
protect his people or guide them, or praying that they wont be attacked.
His arms are wide open because he is really trying to talk to god. He
could also be thanking the gods for everything they have done for him and
his people. maybe he's just trying to forget about any problems that he
might be having. maybe he just wants to be free, thats why he's on a
horse, so the horse can run anywhere and he is talking to the gods/ having
a peaceful time to talk to his god. This sculpture tells us that native
american people have a strong belief in a greater force, a god, a
spiritual connection and have a strong connection with nature and animals.
This famous sculpture to me shows gratefulness, this native american is showing how indebted he is to the gods, and how thankful he for his sacred land. The responsive sculpture is grasping how much nature the natives’ embrace. The man with his open arms and head up to the sky while riding his horse captures the real beauty of the human nature. Native American culture shows the real beauty in everything. Everything seems to be scared to everyone in the tribes. They believe life is a gift and they do not take anything for granted. As in the reading last night, they believe no matter what has happened in that piece of land, it should still be loved as it was before. They are one with nature and don’t believe in what the white men are doing, and they don’t believe it is fair to the land. He is praying to the gods thanking them and maybe even trying to say protect the land from the white men.
ReplyDeleteIn this famous sculpture of a Native American man riding a horse, I would interpret his gesture as a sigh of relief. He seems at peace by the way his arms are spread open and he is looking towards the sky. This could also symbolize the mans gratefulness towards the gods. Native Americans are one with the earth and worship the sacred land around them, they are also very spiritual and believe heavily in their gods. The horse could symbolize their spiritual connection to the earth as well, he is not only one with the earth but one with the horse as well. This portrays how Native Americans are connected with all of nature including the animals. Riding a horse, especially bareback, gives you a certain type of freedom that makes you feel one with the horse. Native Americans tend to do things in a peaceful manner and the way this sculpture is portrayed, it shows his inner bliss and appreciation towards the earth. Their culture is heavily based on their spiritual relationship with mother nature and the gods and I believe that this picture captures his sign of relief and peace he has with the world.
ReplyDeleteThis statue illustrates beautifully the peaceful nature of most Native American people. The simple gesture represents his unity with the world around him. To me it appears he is simply basking in the glory of nature and the land that his people have cherished for hundreds of years. The man appears to be experiencing a rare moment of true happiness. After learning about the Natives these past few days it is clear these assumptions are most likely accurate. We have learned that Native Americans do cherish the beauty of their land and believe nature and animals are of equal or greater value than the people themselves. It is a special piece of artwork because in just one image it tells the story of a dying race.
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