formline

(noun)

A feature in the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast of North America, distinguished by the use of characteristic shapes referred to as ovoids, U forms, and S forms.

Related Terms

  • argillite
  • First Nation

Examples of formline in the following topics:

  • Woodcarving in the Northwest Coast Cultures

    • Art from the indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast and Alaska is distinguished by its complex woodcarvings and its use of formline.
    • Art from this region is historically distinguished by complex woodcarvings and the use of formlines, or the use of characteristic shapes referred to as ovoids, "U" forms, and "S" forms.
    • Chilkat weaving applied formline designs to their textiles.
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