PAINTING THE MOUNTAINS: AN INVESTIGATION OF TOURIST ART IN NORTH AMERICA

PAINTING THE MOUNTAINS: AN INVESTIGATION OF TOURIST ART IN NORTH AMERICA

This study examines the use of regional cultural icons, like hillbillies, nineteenth century pioneer caricatures, and rural/wilderness landscapes, in paintings from an Appalachian tourist center. These icons, produced by the public media’s portrayal of the Appalachian region over several generations...

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Main Author: Kant, Kristin Mary Agnes Helen
Format: Others
Published: UKnowledge 2009
Subjects:
Art|Tourism|Consumption Studies|Appalachia|Stereotypes
Anthropology
Online Access:http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_diss/721
http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1724&context=gradschool_diss

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http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_diss/721
http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1724&context=gradschool_diss

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