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Primitive art / Franz Boas.

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0486200256
  • Physical Description: 372 pages, [15] pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Dover Publications, 1955.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Reprint. Originally published: Oslo : H. Aschehoug, 1927.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index of names.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The formal elements in art -- Representative art -- Symbolism -- Style -- The art of the Northwest coast of North America -- Primitive literature, music, and dance.
Subject:
Art, Primitive.
Folk Literature > History and criticism.

Available copies

  • 3 of 4 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.

Other Formats and Editions

English (2)
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library N 5310 .B6 1955 229139 Stacks Available -
Lummi Library N 5310 .B6 1955 248369 Stacks Missing -
Lummi Library N 5310 .B6 1955 248372 Stacks Available -
Lummi Library N 5310 .B6 1955 248375 Stacks Available -

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5200 . ‡aThe 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.
650 0. ‡aArt, Primitive.
650 0. ‡aFolk Literature ‡xHistory and criticism.
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