Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast

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ISBN O-ETS-TSfc^S-a
9 , UUCT., TJVtJ,
Bold, inventive and highly graphic, the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast is distinguished by its sophistication and complexity. It is alsó composed of basically simple elements, which, guided by a rich mythology, create images of striking power. This indispensable and beautifully illustrated book is the first to introduce everyone, from the casual observer to the serious collector of Northwest Coast prints, to the forms, cultural background and structures of this highly imaginative art. The elements of style are introduced; the myths and legends which shape the motifs are interpreted; the stylistic differences between the major cultural groupings are defined and illustrated. Raven, Thunderbird, Killer Whale, Bear: all the traditional forms are here, deftly analyzed by a professional writer and artist who has a deep understanding of this powerful culture.
Hilary Stewart's books include Artifacts of the Northwest Coast Indians, Indián... Tovább

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ISBN O-ETS-TSfc^S-a
9 , UUCT., TJVtJ,
Bold, inventive and highly graphic, the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast is distinguished by its sophistication and complexity. It is alsó composed of basically simple elements, which, guided by a rich mythology, create images of striking power. This indispensable and beautifully illustrated book is the first to introduce everyone, from the casual observer to the serious collector of Northwest Coast prints, to the forms, cultural background and structures of this highly imaginative art. The elements of style are introduced; the myths and legends which shape the motifs are interpreted; the stylistic differences between the major cultural groupings are defined and illustrated. Raven, Thunderbird, Killer Whale, Bear: all the traditional forms are here, deftly analyzed by a professional writer and artist who has a deep understanding of this powerful culture.
Hilary Stewart's books include Artifacts of the Northwest Coast Indians, Indián Fishing: Early Methods on the Northwest Coast, Róbert Davidson: Haida Printmaker, Wild Teas, Coffees and Cordials, Cedar: Tree of Life to the Northwest Coast Indians, and The Adventures and Sufferings of John R. Jewitt, Captive of Maquinna. Her works have been internationally reviewed with unstinting praise and have established her credentials as a leading authority on the native cultures of the Northwest Coast.
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