Looking at Indian art of the Northwest Coast

Type

Book

Authors

Hilary Stewart ( Stewart, Hilary )

ISBN 10

0295956453

ISBN 13

9780295956459

Tags

Indigenous art -- Northwest Coast of North America, Indigenous prints -- Northwest Coast of North America, Indigenous art, Indigenous prints, North America -- Northwest Coast of North America, Indigenous art -- North America -- Pictorial works

Abstract

"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."--Amazon.

Biblio Notes

Contents:
Introduction;
1 The Two-dimensional Art;
2 The Basic Components; Form Line; Ovoid; Inner Ovoid; U Form; Split U Form; S Form;
3 Anatomical Features; Body; Eyes; Nose; Ears; Eyebrows; Tongue; Arms, Legs, Hands, Feet, Claws; Bird Feathers, Tails and Wings;
4 Structural Variations; Split Figures; Transformation Figures; A Design Fitted to a Given Shape;
5 Identification of Design Motifs; Whale; Bear; Wolf; Mountain Goat; Otter; Beaver; Sea Lion; Seal; Eagle; Raven; Hawk; Hummingbird; Loon; Owl; Thunderbird; Frog; Sisiutl; Salmon; Dogfish; Halibut; Red Snapper; Bullhead; Sea Monster. MosquitoSun; Moon; Box Designs; Human;
6 Cultural Styles; Coast Salish; West Coast (Nootka); Kwagiutl; 'Ksan; Haida; Tlingit; Bibliography; Index of Artists.

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