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Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast | 
 enlarge | Author: Hilary Stewart
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 163428
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 111
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0295956453
Dewey Decimal Number: 769.9795
EAN: 9780295956459
ASIN: 0295956453
Publication Date: May 1979
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 Not all "Northwest Coast" December 27, 2006
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Great, yet another book about "Northwest Coast" and "Coast Salish" art that ignores the art of the Salish Indians of Western Washington. Ever since J. E. Standley flooded the Seattle tourist market with the fake Kwakiutle artwork, fake totem poles, and other hybrids of art forms from the northern coast Salish tribes, the art forms that are indigenous to our tribes here in western Washington have been all but forgotten, brushed aside by authors who chase the market with books that pretend to deal with all "of the Northwest Coast" but in reality ignore anything south of the 49th Parallel.
 Beautiful and Informational October 10, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Interesting and well written, this book has been not only a wonderful source of entertainment but a good reference for this native art style. Every image is a beautiful example of the style, and covers several medias (print, paint, clothing and carving). Stewart spends time covering all the basics, from the rudimentary design principles, to the myths and symbolism of the many animals and figures represented by the examples. Differences between tribal styles are also covered, each group accompanied by several wonderful examples of the art. This book is a great starting place for anyone wanting to study this art form, whether it be primarily cultural or artistic.
Encyclopedia of Haida March 16, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great book if you are looking for explanations of the history of the Haida artwork and drawings. It also includes many examples of the artwork and is easy to read and understand for all ages.
What I needed December 25, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great pictures, explainations, and examples, Put in wonderful catagories and easy to understand!! Fully recommend!! I wish there was more of it as it is so well thought out!!
Great details and good reading... August 2, 2001
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Through well-detailed photographs and drawings, this book provides a nice introduction to Northwest tribal art. It uses examples of two- and three-dimensional works of art to explain the meanings and symbolism behind the animal motifs. You will quickly learn to recognize the ovoid, and S and U shapes that are characteristic to the art form. It also explains stylistic differences between the different cultural groups. I used this book on a trip through the Northwest and it really enriched my experience.
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