Awards

• Short-listed for <P>The Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Book on British Columbia</P> 2017 (Canada)
• Short-listed for The Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Book on British Columbia 2017 (Canada)

Overview

Charlie James (18671937) was a premier carver and painter from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation of British Columbia. Also known by his ceremonial name Yakuglas, he was a prolific artist and activist during a period of severe oppression for First Nations people in Canada. Yakuglas' Legacy examines the life of Charlie James. During the early part of his career James created works primarily for ritual use within Kwakwaka'wakw society. However, in the 1920s, his art found a broader audience as he produced more miniatures and paintings. Through a balanced reading of the historical period and James' artistic production, Ronald W. Hawker argues that James' shift to contemporary art forms allowed the artist to make a critical statement about the vitality of Kwakwaka'wakw culture. Yakuglas' Legacy, aided by the inclusion of 123 colour illustrations, is at once a beautiful and poignant book about the impact of the Canadian project on Aboriginal people and their artistic response.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ronald W. Hawker
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9781442626751

ISBN 10:   1442626755
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   14 November 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Illustrations Preface Introduction Chapter One: James’ World Chapter Two: Style Chapter Three: Masks and Ceremonial Objects Chapter Four: Totem Poles Chapter Five: Model Poles and Curio Items Chapter Six: Two Dimensional Art Conclusion: Yakuglas’ Legacy Bibliography Endnotes

Reviews

'Yakuglas' Legacy is unreservedly recommended for community and academic library Canadian Art History collections and supplemental studies reading lists.' -- James A. Cox Mid-West Book review January 2017

Author Information

Ronald W. Hawker was formerly Associate Chair of the School of Critical and Creative Studies at the Alberta College of Art and Design and an associate professor in the Department of Art and Design at Zayed University. He now lives in Prince Edward Island.

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