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    In the shadow of the sun: Perspectives on contemporary native art
    In the shadow of the sun: Perspectives on contemporary native art
    In the shadow of the sun: Perspectives on contemporary native art
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    In the shadow of the sun: Perspectives on contemporary native art

    By Canadian Museum of Civilization

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    This volume makes available, in English, most of the essays written to accompany the Canadian Museum of Civilization’s exhibition of the same name. Not included, are the essays by Gisela Hoffman, Bernadette Driscoll and Elizabeth McLuhan and the exhibition catalogue section which appeared in the original German publication. This book provides an overview of the evolution of contemporary Native Canadian art. Regional styles as well as individual artistic styles are discussed and the various subjects, themes and techniques reflected in the works are examined.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUniversity of Ottawa Press
    Release dateJan 1, 1993
    ISBN9781772822885
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