The Way Of The Masks
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Claude Lévi-Strauss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of anthropology, The Way Of The Masks, presents a profound structural analysis of indigenous art and ritual. It uncovers the intricate symbolic systems embedded within the masks of the Kwakiutl and other Northwest Coast peoples, revealing their deep cultural significance. Lévi-Strauss meticulously details the transformations and relationships between these artifacts, arguing for universal patterns in human thought. The text illustrates how seemingly disparate cultural expressions connect through underlying structures, offering a compelling perspective on human creativity and social organization. This academic treatise provides an authoritative examination of myth, art, and society.
Author: Claude Lévi-Strauss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of anthropology, The Way Of The Masks, presents a profound structural analysis of indigenous art and ritual. It uncovers the intricate symbolic systems embedded within the masks of the Kwakiutl and other Northwest Coast peoples, revealing their deep cultural significance. Lévi-Strauss meticulously details the transformations and relationships between these artifacts, arguing for universal patterns in human thought. The text illustrates how seemingly disparate cultural expressions connect through underlying structures, offering a compelling perspective on human creativity and social organization. This academic treatise provides an authoritative examination of myth, art, and society.