Inuit Art: An Introduction
Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1998. Hessel, Dieter (photography). 1st Edition. Hardcover. 4to. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #014735
Black cloth boards, gilt titling to spine. x, 198 pp. Bruising to top edges of boards, damp staining to tail edges. Dust jacket sunned and lightly damp stained to spine, a few spots of light soiling The Inuit of the Canadian Arctic have create a contemporary art form that is acclaimed for its striking imagery, exquisite beauty and occasional whimsy. In these wonderfully appealing works, the animals of the Arctic, the Inuit and their unique way of life, traditional myths and beliefs, the real and supernatural, spring vividly to life. The elegant gallery of 120 colour and 35 B&W photos by Dieter Hessel showcases artworks from major collections such as the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Price (CAD): $80.00