Join Books.org — it's free

Art - General & Miscellaneous, Material Culture, Fables, Fairy Tales, & Folk Tales - Literary Criticism
Primitive Art by Franz Boas β€” book cover

Primitive Art

by Franz Boas, Aldona Jonaitis
Write a review
Log in to track your reading progress.

Overview

Boas' definitive study analyzes the fundamental traits of primitive art, examining the symbolism and style of objects as well as that of literature, music, and dance. It features more than 300 photographs, drawings, and diagrams of totem poles, baskets, masks, and other decorated items created by Native Americans of the Northwest Coast.

Synopsis

This influential 1927 study examines the symbolism and style of artifacts, literature, and music. Richly illustrated with 323 photos and drawings of objects and motifs created by Northwest Coast Indians.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet. Log in to write one.

Book Details

Published
May 1, 2010
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
432
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486473307

More by Franz Boas

Similar books