Author: Hilary Stewart. Published by Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, BC., 1979, 1st Edition. Printed in Canada. Like New Condition SOFTCOVER Book. Size: 9 x 6.25 inch, 111 pages including Index.
LOOKING AT INDIAN ART OF THE NORTHWEST COAST, by Hilary Stewart, is an opportunity for the various elements of style to be introduced to you. Bold, inventive 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.
In Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast, 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.
