R.C. Gorman: Navajo Artist (Multicultural Junior Biographies) [Library Binding]

Spring Hermann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Multicultural Junior Biographies

Covers the life and work of the contemporary Navajo artist, R. C. Gorman, from his childhood days on an Arizona reservation to his commercial success and the recognition of his artistic achievements.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-6-A biography of one of the best-known contemporary Native American artists. Born on a Navajo reservation in 1931, Gorman became interested in art at an early age. This somewhat choppy account follows him through his school years and the early influences on his work. Although always drawing or sculpting, the artist bounced around in many jobs as a young man, working as a handyman, busboy, a sailor in the Navy, and in the Indian Village at Disneyland. In between, he took classes at several universities and art schools, but never graduated. Eventually, Gorman had a one-man show in Taos, NM, and opened his own gallery there. Although this easy-to-read biography hits the main points of his life, it does little more than that. Sparsely illustrated with black-and-white photos of the subject and some of his artwork.-Lisa Mitten, University of Pittsburgh, PA

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 104 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894906380
• ISBN-13: 978-0894906381
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,213,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My first interest in life was the theatre. I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Theatre and Literature, and a Master of Arts from Central Connecticut State University in Literature. I worked as a costumer and prop mistress at theatres in St. Louis, Missouri, Interlaken, Michigan, Chatauqua, New York, Mankato, Minnesota, and others. After I had my two daughters, I wanted a more "stay at home" activity - and decided to try writing. My first novel was for adults and came out in 1983. I've been writing ever since. Besides two nonfiction subscription works, all other books have been for young readers. I also worked for years as a public relations writer for several great nonprofit companies. Now I am also trying to "get back to where I started," and work in youth theatre - but as a playwright. Since my daughters are grown and my husband retired, I am free to pursue that dream. I have two historical novels for children in the works.

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3.0 out of 5 stars R C Gorman, Navajo Artist, February 17, 2003

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Connie RB (Western Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: R.C. Gorman: Navajo Artist (Multicultural Junior Biographies) (Library Binding)

As an elementary art teacher, I found this book informative as well as interesting. There are a few photos/images of his work, however the story behind the man is great. Interesting look into the childhood through adulthood years of this artist.