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EXPRESSIONS
LINKSMasterpieces of the far north
Sophisticated art from a harsh land
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Bird
Shaman "One of the largest and stronger pieces in the show, "Bird Shaman" represents a defining belief in Inuit culture: The capacity of the wise man to transform himself into a animal, in this case a bird, for the purposes of acquiring knowledge. The figure is depicted at the moment of metamorphosis, its posture resembling a bird ready to take flight." |
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For
an excellent overview of Inuit art, see the essay by John M. Burdick,
the IDB exhibit's associate curator.
IDB
Cultural Center Site
Meet
the IDB Curator
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The Inuit too are making good use of Internet to transmit images of their works to potential buyers and marketing advisors thousands of miles south. The result is more feedback to the artists, and works that meet consumer demand. See www.inuitart.com for an example. |
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