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Overview
Archaeological digs have turned up sculptures in Inuit lands that are thousands of years old, but "Inuit art" as it is known today only dates back to the beginning of the 1900s. Early art was traditionally produced from soft materials such as whalebone, and tools and objects were also fashioned out of stone, bone, and ivory because these materials were readily available. The Inuit people are known not just for their sculpture but for their graphic art as well, the most prominent forms being lithographs and stonecuts. This work affords easy access to information to those interested in any type of Inuit art. There are annotated entries on over 3,761 articles, books, catalogues, government documents, and other publications.Author Biography: Veteran reference book author and college professor Richard C. Crandall has lectured and presented papers to many professional associations, especially in the fields of sociology and gerontology. Crandall and his coauthor and wife Susan M. Crandall live in Michigan. He is also the author of Inuit Art: A History (2000, $55).
Synopsis
Archaeological digs have turned up sculptures in Inuit lands that are thousands of years old, but "Inuit art" as it is known today only dates back to the beginning of the 1900s. Early art was traditionally produced from soft materials such as whalebone, and tools and objects were also fashioned out of stone, bone, and ivory because these materials were readily available. The Inuit people are known not just for their sculpture but for their graphic art as well, the most prominent forms being lithographs and stonecuts. This work affords easy access to information to those interested in any type of Inuit art. There are annotated entries on over 3,761 articles, books, catalogues, government documents, and other publications.
Author Biography: Veteran reference book author and college professor Richard C. Crandall has lectured and presented papers to many professional associations, especially in the fields of sociology and gerontology. Crandall and his coauthor and wife Susan M. Crandall live in Michigan. He is also the author of Inuit Art: A History (2000, $55).
Booknews
Annotated entries represent 3,761 articles, books, catalogues, government documents, and other publications concerning every type of Inuit art. The period since 1900 is especially well represented, but attention is also given to sculptures dating back thousands of years. The articles listed concern sculptures, tools, and graphic art, including lithographs and stonecuts. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)