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The Legacy : continuing traditions of Canadian Northwest Coast Indian art  Cover Image Book Book

The Legacy : continuing traditions of Canadian Northwest Coast Indian art

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  • ISBN: 9780772656094 (Royal BC Museum)
  • ISBN: 9780295961668 (U.S.)
  • ISBN: 9780888944184
  • ISBN: 029596166X (U.S.)
  • ISBN: 0888944187
  • ISBN: 0772656096 (Royal BC Museum)
  • Physical Description: print
    193 p. : ill ; 23 cm.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published: Victoria, B.C. : British Columbia Provincial Museum, 1980.
At head of title: Edinburgh International Festival 1980.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note: Part 1: Introduction -- Part 2: Two-dimensional design -- Part 3: Sculpture -- Part 4: Art and artists in a changing society -- Part 5: The art today.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
Donation (copy 3 only) ; 2007/05
Subject: Legacy (Exhibition)
Indian art -- British Columbia -- Pacific Coast -- Exhibitions
Indian art -- Northwest Coast of North America -- Exhibitions
Indian art -- Northwest Coast of North America -- Exhibitions
Art, Canadian -- British Columbia -- Pacific Coast -- 20th century -- Exhibitions
Indian art -- British Columbia -- Exhibitions
Indian artists -- British Columbia -- Biography
Indian art -- Northwest, Pacific -- Exhibitions
Indian art -- British Columbia -- Exhibitions

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  • Heritage Books
    This classic book is an enduring tribute to the continuing tradition of First Nations art on The Legacy presents the work of 40 artists who have helped strengthen their artistic and cultural traditions. The authors give a detailed cultural analysis of the artists' works and explore the different styles, techniques and materials used to create them. The Legacy began as an exhibition that toured throughout Canada and the United Kingdom in the 1970s and early 1980s. The first edition of the book appeared in 1980—it has been reprinted a dozen times and sold more than 25,000 copies. It remains an indispensable account of Northwest Coast art and artists. This new printing includes updates to First Nations' names and the artists' biographies.
  • Independent Publishing Group
    This classic book is an enduring tribute to the continuing tradition of First Nations art on The Legacy presents the work of 40 artists who have helped strengthen their artistic and cultural traditions. The authors give a detailed cultural analysis of the artists' works and explore the different styles, techniques and materials used to create them. The Legacy began as an exhibition that toured throughout Canada and the United Kingdom in the 1970s and early 1980s. The first edition of the book appeared in 1980&;it has been reprinted a dozen times and sold more than 25,000 copies. It remains an indispensable account of Northwest Coast art and artists. This new printing includes updates to First Nations' names and the artists' biographies.

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