Poetry of the Vessel

Tyler, Christopher D.. Poetry of the Vessel. Halifax, NS: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1998.

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Abstract (English)

Catalogue to accompany a group exhibition concerned with the significance of the vessel as form of cultural expression. In his curatorial essay Tyler suggests the vessel should be considered a genre of artistic expression. He outlines the functional, decorative and spiritual characteristics of the works presented, while tracing the history of the vessel and its connection to the human body. Includes diagram naming the parts of a typical vessel. List of works. 51 bibl. ref.

Types:	Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues
All Contributors:	Tyler, Christopher D. (Curator); Tyler, Christopher D. (Author); Riordon, Bernard (Prefacer)
Dossier:	343 - ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA (Halifax)
Collation:	40 p. : 24 ill. (12 col.) ; 22 x 28 cm
ISBN:	888715021
Language of Publication:	English
Publishers:	Halifax, NS: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Artists:	Ostrom, Walter; Albert, Barbara; Barros, Anne; Betteridge, Lois Etherington; Campbell, Bruce; Casselman, Karen Diadick; Cochrane, George; Cornelius, Stacey; Donefer, Laura; Forrest, Neil; Gordon, Joleen; Heinemann, Steve; Hogbin, Stephen; House, Harlan; Kuzyk, Debbie; Lindgren, Charlotte; Little, John; Mackie, Ray; Mackinley, Ruth Gowdy; Macnab, John; Macnutt, Dawn; Mortimer, Ann; Powning, Peter; Rooke, Fay; Schklar, Lois; Sekerak, Stephen; Son, Kye-Yeon; Stanfield, Kay; Thomas, Brother; Thomas, Peter; Whitten, Jane
Critics / Curators / Historians:	Tyler, Christopher D.
Art Organizations:	Exhibition Centres > Canada > Nova Scotia > Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia (Halifax)
Event Statement:	Exhibition dates: 5 Sept. - 8 Nov. 1998, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Halifax).
Keywords:	VESSEL; CERAMICS; CRAFT
Deposited by:	Users 1 not found.
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2001
Last Modified:	13 Apr 2012 17:14
URI:	http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/13779

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