The Trickster Shift: Humour and Irony in Contemporary Native Art

by Allan J. Ryan

On This Page

Description

"The influence and power of the Trickster figure - often embodied as Coyote - is deeply entwined with Native cultural sensibility and expressed through wry, ironic humour. In this entertaining and innovative book, Allan I. Ryan explores the Trickster's presence in the work of outstanding artists such as Carl Beam, Rebecca Belmore, Bob Boyer, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, George Littlechild, Jim Logan, Gerald McMaster, Shelley Niro, Ron Noganosh, Jane Ash Poitras, Edward Poitras, Bill Powless, and show more Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun." "The Trickster Shift not only presents some of the most stunningly original examples of contemporary Native art but also allows the artists to offer their own insights into the creative process and the nature of Native humour."--BOOK JACKET. show less

Tags

Recommendations

Members

Recently Added By

Author Information

7+ Works 54 Members

Awards and Honors

Classifications

Genres
Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS
704.03Arts & recreationArtsSpecial topics in fine and decorative artsHistory and description with regard to ethnic and national groups
LCC
E78 .C2 .R93History of the United StatesAmericaIndians of North America
BISAC

Statistics

Members
23
Popularity
1,107,203
Languages
English
Media
Paper
ISBNs
2