Mythic Beings is a collection of 80 outstanding works by twenty contemporary artists that interpret Northwest Coast myths and legends. These works include: -- totem poles -- argillite sculptures -- jewelry in silver and gold -- carved and painted boxes -- painted drums -- masks The mythic beings depicted on these works are beings of the forest, sea, sky and spirit worlds whose adventures are told in many myths, including: Raven, Thunderbird, Salmon Bringer, Volcano Woman. Gary Watt' introduction discusses the evolution of ...
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Mythic Beings is a collection of 80 outstanding works by twenty contemporary artists that interpret Northwest Coast myths and legends. These works include: -- totem poles -- argillite sculptures -- jewelry in silver and gold -- carved and painted boxes -- painted drums -- masks The mythic beings depicted on these works are beings of the forest, sea, sky and spirit worlds whose adventures are told in many myths, including: Raven, Thunderbird, Salmon Bringer, Volcano Woman. Gary Watt' introduction discusses the evolution of contemporary Northwest Coast art, touching on major international commissions and exhibitions, as well as landmark pieces. He also discusses the relevance of myth and legend in contemporary native society, as well as the changes that have taken place.
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Add this copy of Mythic Beings to cart. $13.81, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by G + B Arts International .
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Good. Spine & parts of cover faded. Scratches/creases/marks to cover & scuffs to edges. Tanning/creasing around page edges. Text/images very good. Trade paperback (US). 160 p. Contains: Illustrations.
Add this copy of Mythic Beings: Spirit Art of the Northwest Coast to cart. $17.30, like new condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1999 by Craftsman House, B V I.
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Fine. 4to. 144pp, 75 col plates. Or pictorial card. As new. Presents an outstanding collection of 75 works-all in full color-by 34 of the best First Nation artists working on the Northwest Coast today. Here, myths and mythic beings take shape as totem poles, jewellery, carved and painted boxes, painted drums, rattles, ceremonial robes, and masks-as well as sculpture in argillite, wood and glass.
