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Overview"""What we show in our carvings is the life we have lived in the past right up to today. We show the truth."" -Paulosie Kasadluak The Inuit of the Canadian Arctic have created a contemporary art form that is recognized and appreciated around the world for its power and exquisite beauty, an art that embodies the harsh arctic environment and a unique way of life, as well as traditional myths and beliefs. Engaging and authoritative, Inuit Art: An Introduction explores Inuit art from historical, cultural and aesthetic perspectives. The engrossing story begins with an outline of the roots of Inuit art in prehistoric times and through the historical period that began with the arrival of Europeans in the sixteenth century. The emergence of Inuit art as we know it came about in the late 1940s, partly through the encouragement of writer and artist James Houston, who also introduced printmaking to Inuit artists. Inspired by his support, Inuit artists quickly brought their art to life, attracting a wide audience almost overnight, and they have continued to develop and refine their work over the past fifty years. To enrich our understanding of the art, Ingo Hessel also provides descriptions of techniques and materials." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ingo Hessel , Dieter Hessel , George SwintonPublisher: Greystone Books,Canada Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada Dimensions: Width: 24.10cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 0.953kg ISBN: 9781550548297ISBN 10: 1550548298 Pages: 198 Publication Date: 12 June 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |