Robert Houle : Indians From A To Z

Anon.. Robert Houle : Indians From A To Z. Winnipeg, Man.: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1990.

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Abstract (English)

The author traces Houle's work from the early 70s to 1989, and recounts the artist's political resignation as Curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. His paintings are described as both contemporary and traditional, drawing on North American Indian and Western European cultures. Includes discussion of Houle's use of the parfleche, Christianity's effect on Indian spirituality, and the naming of obliterated tribes. Biographical notes. 3 bibl. ref.

Types:	Brochures, booklets, leaflets, pamphlets ; Exhibition ephemera
All Contributors:	Anon.
Dossier:	410 - HOULE, ROBERT
Collation:	[4] p. : 2 ill. (1 col.) ; 28 x 22 cm
Language of Publication:	English
Publishers:	Winnipeg, Man.: Winnipeg Art Gallery
Artists:	Houle, Robert
Event Statement:	Exhibition organized by the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Itinerary: 11 Feb. - 22 Apr. 1990, Winnipeg Art Gallery; 20 July - 2 Sept. 1990, Thunder Bay Art Gallery; 27 Sept. - 26 Nov. 1990, Canadian Museum of Civilization (Hull); 8 Jan. - 17 Feb. 1991, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (Banff); 8 Mar. - 5 May 1991, Mackenzie Art Gallery (Regina); 6 July - 31 Aug. 1991, Glenbow Museum (Calgary).
Keywords:	PAINTING; NATIVE ART; TRADITION; SPIRITUALITY; LANGUAGE; SYMBOLISM; CULTURAL IDENTITY; PARFLECHE
Deposited by:	Users 1 not found.
Date Deposited:	26 Aug 2002
Last Modified:	12 Jul 2012 18:01
URI:	http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/15418

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