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This book introduces work from the skilled hands of many ancient craftsmen whose names and circumstances will never be known. Here will be found artistic works that range from the earliest art of the cave dwellers and hunters through the Neolithic and Bronze Ages to the sophisticated metalwork of the Late Iron Age. Prehistoric Art includes examples of the great paintings from the caves of France and Spain, Lascaux, Altamira, Pech Merle, Les Combarelles,...
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"Most books on 'primitive' art are primarily concerned with aesthetics. In this collection of readings written largely by anthropologists, the major focus is on the scientific examination of the relationship between art and culture. The selections cover theory and method in anthropological approaches to art, the 'primitive' artist, acculturation, and a sampling of art areas"-- Back cover.
13) Primitive art
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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 North American Indian (Northwest Coast) embroidery, paleolithic paintings, woven blankets, wing and tail designs, totem poles, hats, cutlery, painted boxes, earthenware, baskets and many other primitive objects and motifs.
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