Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast - Couverture souple

Stewart, Hilary

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0295956453 ISBN 13 : 9780295956459

Editeur : University of Washington Press, 1979

Synopsis

Book by Stewart Hilary

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Bold, inventive and highly graphic, the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast is distinguished by its sophistication and complexity. It is also 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.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Hilary Stewart's books include Artifacts of the Northwest Coast Indians, Indian Fishing: Early Methods on the Northwest Coast, Robert 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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: University of Washington Press
• Date d'édition: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0295956453
• ISBN 13: 9780295956459
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 111