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

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

Cheryl. Shearar

Sommaire
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.

Date de publication comme intervalle
2000

Description matérielle
143 p.: illus.

Note générale
includes bibliography.

Terme de vedette-matière
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.

Résumé
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.

Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
9781550547825

Informations de publication
Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre, c2000.


BibliothèqueNuméro de rayonType de documentCode à barres du documentStatut
Edmonton Christian High709.701 SHEBook30905000061741Non-Fiction