Formline: An Evolving Art by Bill Holm

Lecture on formline by Bill Holm. Holm, Professor Emeritus of Art History, and Curator Emeritus of Northwest Coast Indian Art at the Burke Museum, is recognized internationally as one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field of Northwest Coast Native art history. His book, Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form, was a landmark publication when it was first released in 1965 and is a must-have resource for students of formline design. In 2001, he was honored with a certificate of appreciation from the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people of Southeast Alaska through the Sealaska Heritage Institute.

[@fidenemini111]

This man was a national treasure.

[@the1stime]

Makes me wonder if the carvings on the inside bottom of some boxes were carved before assembly. Thank you for your incredible commitment to the art form Bill. You’re a legend. RIP

[@terryjackson9055]

An intelligent thoughtful insight into the complexity of Cultural Art of the Salmon peoples

[@OscarCommie]

Wonderful wonderful stuff. Holm is great.

[@craftpaint1644]

This instruction is just the best.

[@Luziferrum]

Thx for uploading. I learned a lot. Is it fair to assume that formline design was developed for carved poles and later adapted for bass reliefs and paintings?

[@cogsofrust8630]

masterclass

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

Rosita worl is gorgeous

[@raedawn7991]

very exciting

[@cogsofrust8630]

thanks bill

[@ozzyowenmusic]

very good

[@3llevate]

WHAT ARE THE TWO PADDLES AT 6:41 ..please i have one and researched and never figured it out.. I've been told it had native inscriptions on it but i had never seen anything like it until now.. i need to know what they are!!!

[@quentindecoteau7429]

Do you have any pictures?

[@3llevate]

@@quentindecoteau7429 yes, where can i send them?

[@3llevate]

@@quentindecoteau7429 Got it, you can delete that if you want.. I'll snap a few and send tomorrow, thank so much!