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Inuit Art

An Anthology

introduction by Alma Houston

Publisher
J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Initial publish date
Jan 1998
Category
General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780920486214
    Publish Date
    Jan 1998
    List Price
    $39.95

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Description

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.

About the author

Alma Houston lived among the Cape Dorset artists from 1952 to 1965. In the following years, as Head, Fine Arts Division of Canadian Arctic Producers, she was a catalyst in presenting the art of the Inuit to the world in a prestigious and reputable way. She now owns and manages the Houston North Gallery in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia.

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