Oscar Howe

Oscar Howe (Mazuha Hokshina or "Trader Boy", May 13, 1915 – October 7, 1983) was an 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.
Early life and education
Howe was born in Joe Creek, South Dakota in 1915 on the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation. Descended from chiefs, he belonged to the Yanktonai band of Dakota people. He attended the Pierre Indian School (a boarding school) in South Dakota in 1933. His artistic talent was recognized and he attended Dorothy Dunn’s art program at the Studio of Santa Fe Indian School from 1933 to 1938. In 1940 Howe was sent by South Dakota Artists Project (a division of the Works Progress Administration) to Fort Sill Indian Art Center in Lawton, Oklahoma, to study mural painting techniques...