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Primitive art

Primitive art

by Franz Boas, Aldona Jonaitis

Primitive ArtHistory and criticismFolk literaturePrimitive LiteratureLitte rature populaire
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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.

Themes & subjects

Primitive ArtHistory and criticismFolk literaturePrimitive LiteratureLitte rature populaireHistoire et critique

About the authors

Franz Boas

9 July 1858 – 21 December 1942

Aldona Jonaitis

1948

Authors

Franz Boas, Aldona Jonaitis

Pages

376

Read time

≈ 9h

Editions

18

Language

English

Publisher

Dover

ISBN

9780486123301

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