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Understanding Northwest coast art : a guide to crests, beings, and symbols
Understanding Northwest Coast Art introduces the reader to the artworks produced by the Native cultures of the Northwest Coast, featuring a dictionary-style reference guide to the symbols, crests and beings depicted in works of art; brief descriptions of design conventions, design elements and the different art styles of Northwest Coast cultural groups; an explanation of the interconnections between art, myth and ceremony in the life of the culture; and 65 reproductions of contemporary artworks, archival photos and design elements to aid identification of subjects and themes.
Record details
- ISBN: 0295979739 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780295979731 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1550547755 (bound)
- ISBN: 9781550547757 (bound)
- ISBN: 1550547828 (Douglas & McIntyre : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781550547825 (Douglas & McIntyre : pbk.)
- Physical Description: 143 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. Douglas & McIntyre ; c2000.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-143).
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- 3 of 3 copies available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | E 98 .A7 N78 S54 2000 | 253668 | Stacks | Available | - |
| Lummi Library | E 98 .A7 N78 S54 2000 | 254225 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |
| Lummi Library | PNW E 98 .A7 N78 S54 2000 | 254228 | PNW | Available | - |