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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780969297918 Edition: 7th printing ISBN: 0969297912 Label: Raven Publishing Manufacturer: Raven Publishing Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: July 23, 1993 Publisher: Raven Publishing Studio: Raven Publishing Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This book contains step-step instructions and illustrations on the basics of drawing, designing, painting and carving in the Pacific Northwest Coast Native Indian art style. Fifteen educationally based concepts are arranged from simple to complex, with each step building on the previous. Over 300 black and white detailed illustrations and 32 photos enhance and clarify the straightforward instructions. Durable soft cover, 8 1/2" by 11" black and white, 160 pages. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Nice ideaThis book contains a nice idea, though the designs in the book are not great examples of the art form. Someone wishing to learn how to design with formlines might be better off using an exhibit catalog such as Kwakiutl Art or maybe An Analysis of Form by Bill Holm. There are many subtleties in the art and this book makes a valiant attempt to describe the art form but in the end fails in terms of examples and description. Rating:  - Classroom in-a-bookThis book is definetly geared toward a classroom environment, consisting mostly of worksheets/quizzes on basic design elements. The excercises are also very basic, involving tracing dot-to-dots, filling in missing areas of a design, etc. While this would be great for elementary school/middle school kids, it isn't as useful for independent learners, though there are good tidbits of information here and there. Also note that this book (and the other two books in the series) do not deal with meaning ... Read More Rating:  - Excellent material for artists and art lovers.As an admirer of native art and a novice carver, I have found new appreciation for this beautiful art form. This book (and it's companion, Learning by Designing) have provided a means for me to advance my skills as well as become more familiar with some of the features making northwest native art geographically unique. It provides ample and readily usable information. After only a short time, I am applying design concepts to my own work. The two books complement each other very well, and I eagerly ... Read More Rating: - Excellent book on Northwest Coast artWhile visiting the Northwest Coast of British Columbia we wanted to learn more about the art styles and methods of drawing NW Native Indian art. This book, along with Learning by Designing (from Raven Publishing) were our favourites. Because of its step by step methods and sample drawings we were able to easily re-create and paint our own authentic designs. We highly recommend these books. Rating:  - Very interestingThis book is geared more toward an educational reference tool for elementary and high school teachers. However, it works just as well as a self-teaching guide for beginners. I look forward to trying some of the exercises myself. 
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