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Looking at Indian art of the Northwest Coast Cover Image Book Book

Looking at Indian art of the Northwest Coast / Hilary Stewart.

Stewart, Hilary, 1924- (Author).

Summary:

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 and many more traditional forms are here.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780888942296 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 088894229X (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 111 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre, 1979.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 110) and index of artists.
Formatted Contents Note:
1. The two-dimensional art -- 2. The basic components -- 3. Anatomical features -- 4. Structural variations -- 5. Identification of design motifs -- 6. Cultural styles: Coast Salish -- West Coast (Nootka) -- Kwagiutl -- 'Ksan -- Haida -- Tlingit.

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Subject: Indigenous art > Northwest Coast of North America > Juvenile literature.
Indigenous art > British Columbia.
Indigenous artists > British Columbia.
Indigenous prints > Northwest Coast of North America.
Indigenous prints > Northwest Coast of North America > Juvenile literature.
Indigenous art > Northwest Coast of North America.
Topic Heading: Indigenous collection.

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