Book
Stones, bones and stitches : storytelling through Inuit art / Shelley Falconer and Shawna White.
Provides information on Inuit art, the artists' lives, and brief histories of the region the artists live in.
Record details
- ISBN: 0887768547
- ISBN: 9780887768545
- Physical Description: 46, [2] p. : ill. (some col.), col. map.
- Publisher: Toronto : Tundra Books, c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Published in cooperation with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and LORD Cultural Resources Planning and Management. Poster on back of cover. "A LORD museum book". |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [48]). |
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| Subject: | Inuit art > Canada Inuit artists > Canada > Biography |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 704.309712071 Fal | 31681001850726 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Introduces eight different works from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection that were made by Inuit artists, providing a biography of the artist, a background of the theme depicted, and an analysis of the piece. - Baker & Taylor
Focusing on several important works of art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, an introduction to Inuit art explores some of Canada's most significant Inuit artists, both past and present, and their creations, from sculpture to prints. - Random House, Inc.
Did you know?
-Cape Dorset boasts the largest number of artists per capita in Canada (22.7 percent â almost one-quarter of the labor force and thirty times the national average!)
-The word Eskimo is a derogatory term meaning âeaters
of raw fleshâ
-Some Inuit artists quarry stone for their sculptures in the winter, but have to wait until the summer to bring it back to their workshops
-An igloo uses the same design principles found in the great cathedrals of Europe
-According to legends, the stone figures, called Inukshuks, protect travelers and point them to the safest pathway
-The Inuit have been carving for over 4,000 years
Stones, Bones and Stitches is a fascinating and beautiful introduction to the art of the North. Focusing on several important works from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, curators Shelley Falconer and Shawna White take you on an impressive journey through the artistic landscape. The evolving character of the North is explored through the lens of some of Canadaâs most significant Inuit artists, past and present.
Included are eight different works from sculpture to prints, each highlighted with introductions to the artists, the materials they used, geography, legends, and stories. Photographs together with intriguing facts give the reader insight into the artistsâ lives, communities, and working conditions along with brief histories of the region.
