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Informationen zum Autor Barbara Brotherton is curator of Native American art at the Seattle art Museum. Other contributors are Crisca Biewert, Steven C. Brown, Sharon Fortney, Vi taqseblu Hilbert, Michael Kew, Carolyn J. Marr, Gerald Bruce subiyay Miller, Jay Miller, Astrida Blukis Onat, C. Michael CHiXapkaid Pavel, Qwalsius Shaun Peterson, Susan Point, Wayne Suttles, and Ellen White. Klappentext Captures the essence of Coast Salish culture through its artistry, oral traditions, and history. Developed in conjunction with the first extensive exhibition of the art and culture of the Coast Salish peoples of Washington State and British Columbia, the book traces the development of Salish art from prehistory to the present. Sculpture in wood, stone, and bone--including monumental house posts--as well as expertly crafted basketry, woven regalia, and contemporary works in glass, print media, and painting showcase a sweeping artistic tradition and its contemporary vibrant manifestations. Zusammenfassung Captures the essence of Coast Salish culture through its artistry! oral traditions! and history. Developed in conjunction with the first extensive exhibition of the art and culture of the Coast Salish peoples of Washington State and British Columbia! this book traces the development of Salish art from prehistory onwards. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Mimi Gardner Gates Acknowledgments Welcome from the Tribal Chairs Pronunciation Guide Salishan Languages Map Introduction by Barbara Brotherton The Gifts Storied Arts: Lushootseed Gifting Across Time and Space / Vi taqwseblu Hilbert and Jay Miller Kwulasulwut: Teachings of the Past, Treasures of the Future / Ellen White Kwulasulwut Traditional Teachings about Coast Salish Art / Gerald Bruce subiyay Miller and D. Michael CHiXapkaid Pavel The Recognition of Coast Salish Art / Wayne Suttles How Did It All Get There? Tracing the Path of Salish Art in Collections / Barbara Brotherton A Dialogue about Coast Salish Aesthetics / Michael Kew and Susan Point Remembrance / Astrida Blukis Onat Symbols of Identity, Containers for Knowledge and Memories / Sharon Fortney Objects of Function and Beauty: Basketry of the Southern Coast Salish / Carolyn J. Marr Weaving in Beauty, Weaving in Time / Crisca Bierwert More than Transportation: The Traditional Canoes of Puget Sound / Steven C. Brown The Journey Has Just Begun / Qwalsius Shaun Peterson Bibliography Contributors Index Credits ...
