Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast
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 bo...
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ftsaichicagodc:oai:digitalcollections.saic.edu:islandora_trc_2326 2023-05-15T17:03:34+02:00 Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast Stewart, Hilary Wilson, Anne 1979 https://digitalcollections.saic.edu/islandora/object/islandora%3Atrc_2326 eng eng University of Washington Press https://digitalcollections.saic.edu/islandora/object/islandora%3Atrc_2326 looking indian northwest coast hilary stewart StillImage 1979 ftsaichicagodc 2022-02-27T13:39:10Z 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. Still Image Killer Whale Killer whale SAIC Digital Collections (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) Indian Thunderbird ENVELOPE(-128.637,-128.637,54.450,54.450) |
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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. |
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