Understanding Northwest Coast art: a guide to crests, beings and symbols.
Title
:
Understanding Northwest Coast art: a guide to crests, beings and symbols.
Personal Author EPSB
:
Cheryl. Shearar
Summary
:
a dictionary, reference-style guide to the symbols, crests and beings depicted in works of art such as totem poles, masks, prints, basketry and weaving, as well as an explanation of cultural groups and art styles and design elements.
Year Published
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2000
Physical Description
:
143 p.: illus.
Note
:
includes bibliography.
Subject
:
Indigenous art -- Northwest Coast of North America -- Themes, motives, etc.
Indigenous art -- Northwest Coasts of North America -- Dictionaries.
Indigenous peoples -- Art -- Dictionaries.
Symbolism in art -- North America.
Summary
:
a dictionary, reference-style guide to the symbols, crests and beings depicted in works of art such as totem poles, masks, prints, basketry and weaving, as well as an explanation of cultural groups and art styles and design elements.
ISBN
:
9781550547825
Publisher
:
Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre, c2000.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Edmonton Christian High | 709.701 SHE | Book | 30905000061741 | Non-Fiction |