Human-Animal Relations in the Mirror of Chukchi and Asian Eskimo Art

Abstract (English)

Animal life has always been closely intertwined with human life, acting as a rich source of cultural symbols and material goods, influencing economics, social relations and art.
Animals therefore have always been popular subjects for artists, who have depicted them either as part of the world around them or as major characters. At the same time, the ways in which animals and their relationships with humans are depicted can change, influencing the shaping of aesthetics. Accordingly, art as a research tool allows to highlight and explore the multifaceted relationships between people, nature, technology and society.
The author focusses on the drawings and engravings on the walrus tusks made in 20th century: the themes and subjects of the pictures that worked on walrus tusks, as well as the peculiarities of their artistic language. A variety of works will make it possible to analyze and record changes in the images and talk about the roots of the corresponding transformations.