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Understanding Northwest coast art : a guide to crests, beings, and symbols / Cheryl Shearar.

Shearar, Cheryl. (Author).

Summary:

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).
Subject:
Indian art > Northwest Coast of North America > Dictionaries.
Indians of North America > Material culture > Northwest Coast of North America > Dictionaries.
Indian art > North America > Dictionaries.
Symbolism in art > North America > Dictionaries.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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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 -

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