Learning by Designing Pacific Northwest Coast Native Indian Art, Vol. 1

by Jim Gilbert, Karin Clark

This reference and instructional manual contains a detailed, thoroughly analyzed, well-supported comparison of the four Pacific Northwest First Nations art styles. There are 800 clear, detailed illustrations accompanied by straightforward copy. Topics include design formline, ovoids, U shapes, S shapes, heads, body parts, and design formation, as well as a step-by-step How to Draw section. 8 1/2" by 11", black and white, durable soft cover, 224 pages.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Art

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 27, 1999

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Reviews

[Brett Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent explanations of West Coast art!

[Lbaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can hardly wait to try some of these techniques.