New revised edition of a reference in which Swinton (one of the foremost authorities on Inuit sculpture) presents most of the important carvings of the pre-historic, historic, and contemporary eras, re-examining the trends of the past and revealing new directions in the development of this distinct yet highly variegated art form. The heart of the volume is an extensive catalogue of artists listed by area, and a profusely illustrated commentary in which Swinton examines the environment, history, and culture from which these works have arisen. Contains approximately 2,000 cross-indexed entries, an inventory of artists, and updated captions (including re-attributions). Oversize: 10x13

Sculpture of the Inuit

Arts & Photography

Swinton, George

History & Criticism

MCCLELLAND STEWART

pp. 288, b/w and color photographs of the art pieces, SIGNED and dedicated by the author

Sculpture of the Inuit - Revised

With 37 color plates and 875 black and white photographs, this updated and revised edition of "Sculpture of the Inuit" presents most of the important carvings spanning the prehistoric, historic, contemporary, and post-contemporary phases of Inuit sculptures.

Sculpture

From the front flap of this 255 page book: "The photographs in this book constitute the most thorough visual record of Eskimo sculpture ever to be compiled, presenting most of the important pieces and spanning all of the phases from prehistory to present. A magnificent pictorial chronicle and a sensitive appreciation of this highly individualistic art form, 'Sculpture of the Eskimo' does not set out to judge or analyze but to reveal the aesthetic experience and profound beauty of these finely crafted carvings and sculptures, approaching them as works of art rather than as archaeological or anthropological phenomena. These are creations of distinctive power and beauty - shaped with primitive tools and modern implements from a variety of materials - ivory, bone, antler, wood, and in more recent times, stone. In a commentary that covers the environment, history, and culture from which these works have arisen, Professor Swinton traces Eskimo carvings gradual transition from magical objects needed for one's spiritual development to functional, decorative objects for self-entertainment and a world-wide market. He explains the basic Eskimo awsthetic principle of 'sananguaq - a likeness of a real or imagined subject - and provides the most thorough survey to date of contemporary Eskimo sculptors. He examines their work, records their own statements about it, and relates pictorially the various styles and subject matters within the Arctic. Not only is this book a visual catalogue of Eskimo sculpture (37 color plates, 770 black and white photographs), it includes the first illustrated compendium of artists' works and a complete bibliography on the subject. This superb volume is a significant contribution to art history and a valuable representation of a unique, impressive, and exceedingly beautiful art form."

Sculpture of the Eskimo

Title Sculpture of the Eskimo Author George Swinton Edition illustrated Publisher C. Hurst, 1972 Length 255 pages Subjects Art ? History ? Prehistoric &amp; Primitive

Architecture

McClelland and Stewart

SCULPTURE/INUIT Sculpture of the Inuit: masterworks of the Canadian Arctic

University of Toronto Press

Catalog for an exhibition at the Winnipeg Art Gallery documenting Eskimo art, culture & clothing.

The Inuit Amautik: I Like My Hood to Be Full

Driscoll, Bernadette

Winnipeg Art Gallery

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Sculpture of the Inuit

Sculpture of the Inuit - Revised

Sculpture of the Inuit

Sculpture of the Eskimo

Sculpture of the Eskimo

SCULPTURE/INUIT Sculpture of the Inuit: masterworks of the Canadian Arctic

The Inuit Amautik: I Like My Hood to Be Full