"Primitive Art" 1955 BOAS, Franz

"Primitive Art" 1955 BOAS, FranzBOAS, Franz [372] pp. Dover Publications, Inc. 1955 8 1 8" x 5 5 8" Custom bound by James Rigg of Rhode Island A pioneer of modern anthropology, Franz Boas introduced the concept of cultural relativism, arguing that all human groups have evolved equally but in different ways that resulted from historic conditions rather than genetic factors. This profoundly influential 1927 study analyzes in clear and simple language the fundamental traits of

BOAS, Franz

[372] pp.

Dover Publications, Inc.

1955

8 1/8" x 5 5/8"

Custom bound by James Rigg of Rhode Island

A pioneer of modern anthropology, Franz Boas introduced the concept of cultural relativism, arguing that all human groups have evolved equally but in different ways that resulted from historic conditions rather than genetic factors. This profoundly influential 1927 study analyzes in clear and simple language the fundamental traits of primitive art, examining the symbolism and style of objects and of literature, music, and dance. Boas draws primarily upon his extensive fieldwork among the Indians of the American Northwest Coast, in addition to referencing artifacts and customs from throughout the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific. More than 323 photographs, drawings, and diagrams of totem poles, baskets, masks, and other decorated items illustrate this much-studied and ever-vital work.

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First published 1927; this is an unabridged reprint original w/a new index. Classic treatise of primitive art by anthropologist Franz Boas (1858 - 1942). Text, illustrated w/some 300 photographs, drawings and diagrams, in 7 chapters: I, Introduction; II, The Formal Elements in Art; III, Representative Art; IV, Symbolism; V, Style; VI, The Art of the Northwest Coast of North America; and VII, Primitive Literature, Music & Dance.