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Eskimo Artists
by Himmelheber, Hans, Fienup-Riordan, Ann
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- Condition: Good
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- Ships From: Logan, UT
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- Comments: Ex-library book. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting.
Product details
- ISBN-13: 9780912006697
- ISBN: 0912006692
- Publisher: University of Alaska Press
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SUMMARY
Hans Himmelheber describes the cultural and artistic heritage of the Yup'ik in southwestern Alaska during the late 1930s. His work is remarkable because he emphasized drawing, carving, and painting as part of a narrative process instead of focusing on Yup'ik art as artifacts.Eskimo Artistsis rich in examples attributed to named orators, and interpretation is kept to a minimum. Himmelheber includes family histories, daily and ceremonial activities of the men and women he met, and their opinions about artistic expression.Himmelheber, Hans is the author of 'Eskimo Artists' with ISBN 9780912006697 and ISBN 0912006692.
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