The Way Of Inuit Art

Author : Emily Elisabeth Auger
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 0786418885

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The Way of Inuit Art by Emily Elisabeth Auger Pdf

Inuit art, both ancient and contemporary, has inspired the interest of scholars, collectors and art lovers around the globe. This book examines Inuit art from prehistory to the present with special attention to methodology and aesthetics, exploring the ways in which it has been influenced by and has influenced non-Inuit artists and scholars. Part One gives the history of the main art-producing prehistoric traditions in the North American arctic, concentrating on the Dorset who once flourished in the Canadian region. It also demonstrates the influence of theories such as evolutionism, diffusionism, ethnographic comparison, and shamanism on the interpretation of prehistoric Inuit art. Part Two demonstrates the influence of such popular theories as nationalism, primitivism, modernism, and postmodernism on the aesthetics and representation of twentieth-century Canadian Inuit art. This discussion is supported by interviews conducted with Inuit artists. A final chapter shows the presence of Inuit art in the mainstream multi-cultural environment, with a discussion of its influence on Canadian artist Nicola Wojewoda. The work also presents various Inuit artists' reactions to Wojewoda's work.

Author : Ingo Hessel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024322393

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Inuit Art by Ingo Hessel Pdf

"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.

Author : Richard C. Crandall
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : 0786407115

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Inuit Art by Richard C. Crandall Pdf

Inuit--sometimes referred to as Eskimo--art is the primary art form of Canada and has a large international following, particularly in the United States, Japan, and Germany. Despite its popularity, the complete history of Inuit art has never been presented. This is the first chronological synthesis of Inuit art, following its development from prehistory, through early American and European exploration, to the recognition of Inuit art as a commercial possibility, and up to the present. There is a particular emphasis on contemporary art and artists, and the years 1950 through 1997 are each given separate, detailed treatment in regard to important shows and events. This history is appropriate both for the beginning admirer of Inuit art and for those already well immersed in it.

Author : Ken Crassweller
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781039129627

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Peetakvik by Ken Crassweller Pdf

This is your invitation to find how, during the 1960s and 70s, a settler’s perspective shaped his view of what happened from his firsthand experiences, what he learned and what he did for better or worse. Then, reading on, learn how government worked in tandem with the Eastern Arctic Inuit, exploring and experimenting to enhance Inuit arts and crafts for cultural survival. Find here an account of Inuit using the limited Arctic gifts of stone, clay, bone, eiderdown, and skins. Then judge for yourself whether working together will achieve the common goal to maintain Inuit culture where their language is made visible through their arts Find here a challenge to accept that if Inuit arts and crafts fades away, so also will their unique culture. Read that this need not be! Find within a bold proposal “SEE” to accept that Inuit art/crafts, is not static, nor swallowed up in settlers ‘ways, but celebrated as Inuit resilience to change without identity loss. Meet project Ookpik. Read about Inuit survival tools, later appreciated as true art. Learn how they make carvings, and prints. Discover the use of design continuum, carving evaluation, life themes, and game drawing Engage in some humous, and a look at life in an Inuit wholistic way.

Author : Jean Blodgett,Art Gallery of Ontario
Publisher : Art Gallery of Ontario = Musée des beaux-arts de l'Ontario
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015016607502

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Grasp Tight the Old Ways by Jean Blodgett,Art Gallery of Ontario Pdf

Catalog of an exhibition held at The Art Gallery of Ontario May 28-July 31, 1983. Includes a variety of forms of Inuit art. Bulk of the collection is contemporary and from the Canadian Arctic although some are prehistoric pieces and from a different geographical area. Numerous photographs.

Author : John Ayre
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781476688176

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James Houston and the Making of Inuit Art by John Ayre Pdf

In 1954, eager buyers lined up three abreast for over half a block to get into the Canadian Handicrafts Guild in Montreal where, once inside, they wrestled and argued to purchase stone sculptures carved by Inuit artists. In a short span, interest in Inuit carving became a worldwide phenomenon and a major source of income for the Inuit. Their sculptures, tapestries and prints later became the unofficial national art of Canada, gracing homes, corporate offices, postage stamps and international art showcases. This is the story of how Inuit art came to be regarded as some of the best Indigenous art of the twentieth century. James Houston, an artist as well as a brilliant raconteur and lecturer, was unquestionably instrumental in its development. His enthralling Arctic stories were a gift to journalists, but his inconsistencies became a major hurdle for historians. This book portrays the unusual alliance between James Houston and early Inuit art enthusiasts, the Canadian Handicrafts Guild and the Canadian Department of Northern Affairs. Through painstaking research, it presents their adventures, management, concerns and successes.

Author : Carleton University. Art Gallery,Ingo Hessel,Sandra Dyck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215299061

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Sanattiaqsimajut by Carleton University. Art Gallery,Ingo Hessel,Sandra Dyck Pdf

Author : Inuit
Publisher : Pomegranate Communications
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08
Category : Birds in art
ISBN : 0764924729

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Inuit Art Birds by Inuit Pdf

Thirty reproductions of lithographs, etchings/aquatints, stonecuts, and stencils from Cape Dorset, called Kinngait in the Inuit language, artists.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Watson & Dwyer Publishing, Limited
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034403027

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Inuit Art by Anonim Pdf

From the first magical amulets and weapons to the world-famous Cape Dorset prints, Inuit art is discussed by authorities such as Sheila Butler ("Wall Hangings from Baker Lake," "First Printmaking Year at Baker Lake"), Charlotte and Edward Lindgren ("The Pangnirtung Tapestries"), and Jean Blodgett ("The Historic Period in Canadian Eskimo Art"). For the newcomer, a solid introduction to Inuit art; for collectors and researchers, a gathering of expert knowledge in one volume.

Author : Ingo Hessel,Dorothy Eber,Art Gallery of Ontario
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Art
ISBN : 1553657780

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Inuit Modern by Ingo Hessel,Dorothy Eber,Art Gallery of Ontario Pdf

A gorgeous retrospective on the transformation of Inuit art in the 20th century, mirroring the vast and poignant cultural changes in the North. In response to a rapidly changing Arctic environment, Inuit have had to cope with the transition from a traditional lifestyle to the disturbing realities of globalization and climate change. Inuit art in the latter half of the 20th century reflects the reciprocal stimulus of contact with Euro-Canadians and embodies the evolution of a modern Inuit aesthetic that springs from an ancient cultural context, creating an exciting new hybridized art form. Inuit Modern: Art from the Samuel and Esther Sarick Collection situates modern Inuit art within a larger framework that reinterprets the Canadian Arctic. Essays by leading Canadian scholars in the field including Ingo Hessel, Robert McGhee, Christine Laloude, Heather Igloliorte, Dorothy Eber and Bernadette Driscoll Engelstad examine the social, political and cultural transformation through the dynamic lens of colonial influence and agency. Inuit Modern also features interviews with David Ruben Piqtoukun and Zacharias Kunuk. This book was published in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Author : Ken Mantel,Heather Lane
Publisher : Sansom Company Limited
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215370276

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Tuvaq by Ken Mantel,Heather Lane Pdf

In this book, authorities on Inuit art from both sides of the Atlantic provide fascinating insights into how Canadian Government supported co-operatives have created a market place for emerging artists.

Author : Ingo Hessel,Dieter Hessel,George Swinton
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre Limited
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1550548298

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Inuit Art by Ingo Hessel,Dieter Hessel,George Swinton Pdf

Although the Inuit have lived in the Artic since prehistoric times, Inuit art as we know it only came about in the late 1940s. This contemporary art form is appreciated around the world for its power and exquisite beauty, an art that embodies the Inuit's harsh artic environment, unique way of life, and traditional beliefs. This historical, cultural, and aesthetic exploration of Inuit art features examples of Inuit drawings, prints, textiles, and sculpture through 125 color photos, 35 black-and-white photos, and maps.

Author : George Swinton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Eskimo art
ISBN : 0771083688

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Sculpture of the Inuit by George Swinton Pdf

Revision and updating of 'Sculpture of the Eskimo' (1972), including history and development of Inuit art, catalogue of artists by area, changes 1971-1992, bibliography of Eskimo art, archaeology and ethnography, and index of artists to the work illustrated.

Author : Richard C. Crandall,Susan M. Crandall
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781476607436

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An Annotated Bibliography of Inuit Art by Richard C. Crandall,Susan M. Crandall Pdf

Archaeological digs have turned up sculptures in Inuit lands that are thousands of years old, but “Inuit art” as it is known today only dates back to the beginning of the 1900s. Early art was traditionally produced from soft materials such as whalebone, and tools and objects were also fashioned out of stone, bone, and ivory because these materials were readily available. The Inuit people are known not just for their sculpture but for their graphic art as well, the most prominent forms being lithographs and stonecuts. This work affords easy access to information to those interested in any type of Inuit art. There are annotated entries on over 3,761 articles, books, catalogues, government documents, and other publications.

Author : Shelley Falconer,Shawna White
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780887768545

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Stones, Bones and Stitches by Shelley Falconer,Shawna White Pdf

Did you know? -Cape Dorset boasts the largest number of artists per capita in Canada (22.7 percent — almost one-quarter of the labor force and thirty times the national average!) -The word Eskimo is a derogatory term meaning “eaters of raw flesh” -Some Inuit artists quarry stone for their sculptures in the winter, but have to wait until the summer to bring it back to their workshops -An igloo uses the same design principles found in the great cathedrals of Europe -According to legends, the stone figures, called Inukshuks, protect travelers and point them to the safest pathway -The Inuit have been carving for over 4,000 years Stones, Bones and Stitches is a fascinating and beautiful introduction to the art of the North. Focusing on several important works from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, curators Shelley Falconer and Shawna White take you on an impressive journey through the artistic landscape. The evolving character of the North is explored through the lens of some of Canada’s most significant Inuit artists, past and present. Included are eight different works from sculpture to prints, each highlighted with introductions to the artists, the materials they used, geography, legends, and stories. Photographs together with intriguing facts give the reader insight into the artists’ lives, communities, and working conditions along with brief histories of the region.