A celebration of the dynamic tradition of narrative art among Native nations of North America's Great Plains.

Unbound traces the evolution of the art form from historical hides, muslins and ledger books to more than fifty contemporary works. Edited by National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) curator Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota), this volume features historical masterworks by 14 artists and unveils new works from 11 contemporary artists commissioned by the museum exclusively for Unbound. Illustrating everything from war deeds and ceremonial events to pop culture, the selected artworks are as diverse as the individuals who created them. Hardcover, 176 pages.