Understanding Northwest Coast art: a guide to crests, beings and symbols.

Título
Understanding Northwest Coast art: a guide to crests, beings and symbols.

Cheryl. Shearar

Resumen
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.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2000

Descripción física
143 p.: illus.

Nota general
includes bibliography.

Término de la materia
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.

Síntesis
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

Información de publicación
Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre, c2000.


BibliotecaSignatura topográficaTipo de materialCódigo de barras del documentoEstado
Edmonton Christian High709.701 SHEBook30905000061741Non-Fiction