Inuit and Circumpolar Art

3 credits

The scope of Arctic art history includes ancient peoples, ceremony, environmental knowledge, personal ornamentation, historic trade and contemporary art markets. A historic survey will centre the art of Nunavut and Nunatsiavut (Labrador), then expand to circumpolar contemporary art, including the current shift towards collaboration and inclusion of global Arctic artists. ***Prerequisite: ARTH 100 or INAH 100.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ARTH 216, ARTH 290AR, or ARTH 390AN.*