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Rudolph Carl Gorman (1931 –2005) was a Native American artist of the Navajo Nation. Referred to as "the Picasso of American Indian art" by the New York Times, his paintings are primarily of Native American women and characterized by fluid forms and vibrant colors, though he also worked in sculpture, ceramics, and stone lithography. Gorman was born in Chinle, Arizona. His father Carl Gorman was a noted Navajo painter and teacher, who later became a code talker during World War II. Gorman grew up in a traditional Navajo hogan and began drawing at age 3. His grandmother helped raise him, recounting Navajo legends and enumerating his genealogy of artist ancestors. In 1973, he was the only living artist whose work was shown in the “Masterworks of the American Indian" show held at Metropolitan Museum in New York. One of his pieces was selected for the cover of the exhibit's catalog. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Rudolph Carl Gorman 3 (American, 1931-2005)


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Rudolph Carl Gorman (1931 - 2005) was a Native
American artist of the Navajo Nation. Referred to
as "the Picasso of American Indian art" by the
New York Times, his paintings are primarily of
Native American women and characterized by fluid
forms and vibrant colors, though he also worked
in sculpture, ceramics, and stone lithography. He
was also an avid lover of cuisine, authoring four
cookbooks, (with accompanying drawings) called
Nudes and Food.
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Gorman was born in Chinle, Arizona. His mother
was Adele Katherine Brown, and his father Carl
Gorman was a noted Navajo painter and teacher,
who later became a code talker during World War
II.
In Memory Of Carl Gorman
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Maple Tree 1998
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Ceremony
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Chamisa
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Chili Picker
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Chimayo
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Cochiti 1985
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Daughter of the moon.
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Desca the wish
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Laila
New dawn
Modesta
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Cholena
Consuelo
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Cherokee
Indian corn
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Bisbee
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Bernice
Suzy
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Delfina
Summer
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Stella de oro
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Acoma
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Tulip Tree
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Dibe Yazzie
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Tulips
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Tigua
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Summer lady
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Woman with lemons 1988
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Woman from San Juan
Wind song
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Virginias kitty
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Thunder storm
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Three women in blankets
Proud lady
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The visitation
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The gatherers state
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The gatherers state II
Men of Taos II
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Taos pottery traders
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Snowflake Olla
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Shoshanas bracelet
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Seated woman
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Scarlett statei non color
Scarlett state I color
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Mariposa state I 2005
Gladia
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Ruins
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Whispers
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Whispers fragment
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Whispers fragment
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Reverie Christmas Card
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Pomo
Harvest jar
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Luz de Oro
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Maize azul
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Wild flowers
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Moonrise
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Morning glory
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Bronze
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R.C. Gormans Winona
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In 1958, Rudolph Carl Gorman received the first
scholarship from the Navajo Tribal Council to
study outside of the United States, and enrolled
in the art program at Mexico City College. There
he learned of and was influenced by the work
Diego Rivera. He later studied art at San
Francisco State University, where he also worked
as a model. Gorman moved from California to New
Mexico, opening his Navajo Gallery in Taos in
1968. In 1973, he was the only living artist
whose work was shown in the Masterworks of the
American Indian" show held at Metropolitan Museum
in New York. One of his pieces was selected for
the cover of the exhibit's catalog.
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