Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Americas, The
6. Native American
7. Native North American
8. Plains Indian
9. Kiowa (culture or style)

Anotations

Scope note:

Describes a style of painting popularized by a group of Kiowa artists in the early 20th century. Uses flat, two-dimensional figures with colorful outlines and little-to-no background imagery. Artists popularizing the style include Jack Hokeah, Monroe Tsatoke, Spencer Asah, James Auchiah, Stephen Mopope, and Lois Smoky Kaulaity. Considered the predecessor to Bacone style.