Mormon Visual Culture and the American West

<p>This book explores the place of art in Latter-day Saint society during the first 50 years of the Utah settlement, beginning in 1847. </p><p>Nathan Rees uncovers the critical role that images played in nineteenth-century Mormon religion, politics, and social practice. These artists not only represented, but actively participated in debates about theology, politics, race, gender, and sexuality at a time when Latter-day Saints were grappling with evolving doctrine, conflict with Native Americans, and political turmoil resulting from their practice of polygamy. </p><p>The book makes an important contribution to art history, Mormon studies, American studies, and religious studies.</p>