Oscar Howe
Oscar Howe | |
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Mazuha Hokshina ("Trader Boy") | |
| Born | May 13, 1915 Joe Creek, South Dakota, Crow Creek Sioux Reservation |
| Died | October 7, 1983 (aged 68) |
| Monuments | Oscar Howe Memorial Association |
| Education | Pierre Indian School, Santa Fe Indian School, Fort Sill Indian Art Center, Bacone College |
| Alma mater | B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University, 1952, M.F.A., University of Oklahoma in 1954 |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, painter, art professor |
| Employer(s) | Works Progress Administration in South Dakota, Pierre High School, Dakota Wesleyan University, the Corn Palace, the University of South Dakota |
| Known for | Casein and tempera paintings, murals |
| Spouse | Heidi Hampel |
| Children | Inge Dawn |
| Awards | Artist Laureate of South Dakota; Waite Phillips trophy for outstanding contributions to American Indian art, and many others |
Oscar Howe (Mazuha Hokshina or "Trader Boy", May 13, 1915 – October 7, 1983) was a Yanktonai Dakota artist from South Dakota, who became well known for his casein and tempera paintings. He is credited with influencing contemporary Native American art, paving the way for future artists. His art style is marked by bright color, dynamic motion and pristine lines.