Primitive art
By: Franz Boas.
Edition: New ed.
Publisher: Dover
Published: 1955
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 372
Subjects: Art, Primitive.; Literature, Primitive.
Description: The book is a definitive analysis of the fundamental traits of primitive art, covering the formal element in art, representative art, symbolism, style, literature, music and the dance. Among its illustrations are examples of Indian embroidery, paleolithic paintings, woven blankets, wing and tail designs, totem poles, hats, cutlery, painted boxes, earthenware, baskets and many other primitive objects and motifs.
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