Inuit Art
| Author | : Ingo Hessel |
| Publisher | : Douglas & McIntyre Limited |
| Total Pages | : 198 |
| Release | : 2003-05-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1550548298 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781550548297 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (297 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Inuit Art by : Ingo Hessel
Download or read book Inuit Art written by Ingo Hessel and published by Douglas & McIntyre Limited. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
