Texas Cowboy as Myth: Visual Representations from the Late Twentieth Century
Description:
The working cowboy remains part of the contemporary culture of Texas. A visual record of him appeared early in the state's history, in daguerreotypes, followed by representations in contemporary black and white as well as color photographs, film and video. Although the way of life for the Texas cowboy has changed, it remains a thriving part of the Texas economy, society, and culture. Moreover, the image of the cowboy has permeated popular culture and fine art. This paper explores what late twen…
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Date:
August 2006
Creator:
Seaton, Melynda
Partner:
UNT Libraries