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Sculpture of the Inuit / George Swinton.

Swinton, George. (Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0771083688 (bound)
  • ISBN: 9780771083686 (bound)
  • ISBN: 077108370X
  • ISBN: 9780771083709
  • Physical Description: 288 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 33 cm.
  • Edition: Rev. and updated ed..
  • Publisher: Toronto : McClelland & Stewart, 1992.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Previously published under title: Sculpture of the Eskimo.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Varieties of Inuit Sculpture -- The Sananguaq-Art Concept -- The Environment -- Two Principles of Inuit Survival: Adaptation and Change -- Cultural Patterns -- The Development of Prehistoric Inuit Art -- The Development of Art in Historic Times -- The Development of Art Since 1948/49 -- Differences in Culture and Motivation -- Aesthetics--Inuit vs. Kablunait -- The New Art Form -- The Place of Inuit Art -- Catalogue of Artists by Area -- Musings -- Changes 1971-1999.
Subject:
Inuit sculpture > Canada.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library PNW E 99 .I58 A7 S95 1992 281978 Oversize PNW Reshelving -