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.
The prehistory of prehistoric art of the Canadian Inuit -- The historic period in Canadian Eskimo art -- Whale bone -- Parr -- Osuitok Ipeelee -- The Cape Dorset prints -- The Iyaituk Brothers: Nutaraaluk and Mattiusi -- Josie Papialook -- Christianity and the Inuit art -- Wall hangings from Baker Lake -- Care of fine prints -- First printmaking year at Baker Lake -- The Pangnirtung tapestries -- Reflections on Inuit art.
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