Since Colonial times, American have used symbolism on their tombstones to illustrate their family ties, religious beliefs, individual characteristics, occupations, and memberhsip in organizations. But in the 21st century, it is hard for us to properly interpret those once commmonly understood symbols. this easy to use guide will help you recognize and interpret the most commonly used symbols found in cemeteries throughout the Southeast , giving you...

Dating from their earliest habitation in North America, people of African descent have used visual and material means to express their ethical values and their beliefs about the intersecting worlds of matter and spirit. In No Space Hidden, Grey Gundaker and Judith McWillie combine oral testimony, firsthand documentation of sites and artworks, insightful analysis, and over two hundred photographs to explore African American devotional arts centered...