The Color of Navajo Ritual Symbolism
An Evaluation of Methods
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2232078 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sam D Gill (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1975 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 350-363 |
| Publication date | 1975-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Anthropological Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-7710 • E-ISSN: 2153-3806 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1086/jar.31.4.3629886 |
| OpenAlex | W2318922936 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 7 |
Color symbolism has played a major role in the interpretation of American Indian religion, with charts or cosmic maps usually illustrating the native classification of the world corresponding to colors. The study of Navajo religion has frequently focused on color symbolism, for example, the works of Gladys Reichard, Leland C. Wyman, and Louise Lamphere. A critical evaluation shows the merit and shortcomings of these authors' respective approaches, while the consideration of color by Victor Turner and others provides a basis for a partial corrective. In light of the evaluation of methods, a foundation for the consideration of color symbolism is described, and a number of examples are offered to illustrate a range of semiotic functions of color in religious materials
Archaeology · Art · Epistemology · Foundation (evidence · Interpretation (philosophy) · Linguistics · Navajo · Semiotics · Categorization, perception, and language · Culinary Culture and Tourism · History · Multisensory perception and integration · Philosophy
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,13 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2018 (8) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |