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Differences And Similarities Between White And John White
It is through the many illustration and narratives of the native people, that has enabled the Europeans to marvel over the indigenous people amongst their natural settings within the New world. Over the course of time, paintings done by Europeans artist focus on several different elements when drawing the Native American women. It is also through the painting that we identify the key difference and similarities between the two cultures.
Individuals such as John White, have provided a very detailed account and depiction of the early indigenous Americans. White’s images consisted of lifelike details as well as depictions of the culture and society that existed amongst the natives. White images depict women having paint and tattoos on their bodies.

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