So Much More Than Art
Indigenous Miniatures of the Pacific Northwest
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
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Miniature canoes, houses and totems, and human figurines have been produced on the Northwest Coast since at least the sixteenth century. What has motivated Indigenous artists to produce these tiny artworks? Are they curios, toys, art, or something else?So Much More Than Art is a highly original exploration of this intricate cultural pursuit. Through case studies and conversations with contemporary Indigenous artists, Jack Davy uncovers the ways in which miniatures have functioned as crucial components of satirical opposition to colonial government, preservation of traditional techniques, and political and legal negotiation.This nuanced study of a hitherto misunderstood practice demonstrates the importance of miniaturization as a technique for communicating complex cultural ideas between generations and communities, and across the divide that separates Indigenous and settler societies. Most of all, So Much More Than Art is a testament to the cultural resilience of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2021-11-15
- Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
- Vikt470 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor224
- FörlagUniversity of British Columbia Press
- ISBN9780774866552