Inuit art : an introduction

Hessel, Ingo (author.). Hessel, Dieter, (photographer.). Swinton, George, (foreword.).

Summary: "The Inuit of the Canadian Arctic have created a contemporary art form that is acclaimed for its striking imagery, exquisite beauty, and occasional whimsy. In these powerful works the Inuit's unique way of life, traditional myths and beliefs, and the animals of the Arctic spring vividly to life. Inuit Art is the first book to introduce the full range of Inuit sculpture, prints, drawings, and textilesarts."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781550548297 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781550546491 (hardcover) :
ISBN: 155054649X :
Physical Description: print
x, 198 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 29 cm
Publisher: Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre, [1998]
Copyright: ©1998

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 194-196) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The arctic and the Inuit -- Art of the prehistoric period -- Art at the historic period (1770s to 1940s) -- The dawn of contemporary Inuit art (1949 to 1955) -- Themes and subjects in Inuit art -- Sculpture: tradition and new directions -- Graphic arts -- Textile arts -- Art and Inuit identity.