Arctic Spirit:Inuit Art from the Albrecht Collection at the Heard Museum

Description

Covering prehistoric to contemporary works of cultures from Siberia to the Bering Strait| Arctic Spirit is based on one of the world’s most important collections of Inuit art. Organized by major themes — the land| the animals| the supernatural — the book showcases sculptures| prints and drawings| and textiles. Highlighting Canadian Inuit works but also including such rarities as ancient Alaskan ivories as well as contemporary Greenlandic tupilaks| Arctic Spirit features extensive commentaries| historical background| and artist interviews in a multifaceted homage to some unique cultures and their art.