Greenland in Art Enchanted

<p>This volume presents the work of various artists that have visited the enchanted frozen island of Greenland and caught its charms. They have mostly been visiting or living here for a period in connection with their work or simply because they have been smitten by the lore of this alluring ice wonder.</p><p>Many of the artists have been associated with Denmark which has ruled Greenland for many centuries - actually getting a stake here via the Norse - Erik the Red in 953 AD - when Norway and Denmark became united in the Middle Ages.They had a great pasture farming and hunting society.</p><p>Later the Inuit came over from Siberia and invaded Greenland and wiped out the Norse settlements. Only with the Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede in 1721 was appointed royal missionary to Greenland did the Danish king again get to actually rule this part of the kingdom.</p><p>The Greenlanders of today´s Greenland are a mix of Danish Inuit and some other European blood. They are a hardy lot - it takes guts and perseverance to brave it out under these harsh and challenging conditions.</p><p>We salute this proud people and hope you will approve of our selection of works.</p>