North West Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form (Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State M) - Softcover

Holm, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0295951028 ISBN 13: 9780295951027

Publisher: University of Washington Press, 1970

Synopsis

The masterworks of Northwest Coast Indians are admired today as among the great achievements of the world's primitive artisans. The painted and carved wooden screens, chests and boxes for storage and cooking, dishes, rattles, crest hats, and other ceremonial paraphernalia reveal a rare artistic virtuosity and document the unique involvement of these craftsmen with their environment. After many years of examining countless artifacts, from Bella Coola to Yakutat Bay, and after himself creating objects in the same style, artist-teacher Bill Holm makes available the results of his investigation in this handsomely illustrated volume. With his deep knowledge and understanding of Indian art, the author has recognized how these pieces, although varied in origin, material, size, and purpose, are related to a surprising degree in the organization and form of their two-dimensional surface decoration. The author presents an incisive analysis of the use of color, line, and texture; the organization of space; and such typical forms as ovoids, eyelids, U forms, and hands and feet. The evidence upon which he bases his conclusions constitutes a repository of valuable information for all succeeding researchers in the field. Replaced by ISBN 9780295994277 (50th anniversary edition)

About this title

Synopsis:

An analytical study of Indian art work including usage of color, line, texture, and space arrangement.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Publication date: 1970
• ISBN 10: 0295951028
• ISBN 13: 9780295951027
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 133