Book
Primitive art / Franz Boas.
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.
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- Subject:
- Art, Primitive.
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Available copies
- 3 of 4 copies available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| 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 | - |