Modern Primitives

Modern Primitives

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Otto Bihalji-Merin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light discolouration to white spine of DJ. Some tanning to front, spine and back of board. Good condition internally.

The work chronicles the profound impact of indigenous and ancient artistic traditions on the development of twentieth-century art. It argues for a fundamental connection between seemingly disparate cultural expressions, revealing how primal forms continue to resonate in contemporary aesthetics. The author presents a compelling visual and intellectual journey, illustrating the timeless power of human creativity. This insightful volume uncovers the ways in which so-called primitive impulses have shaped the modern artistic landscape, offering a fresh perspective on art history.

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Description

Author: Otto Bihalji-Merin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light discolouration to white spine of DJ. Some tanning to front, spine and back of board. Good condition internally.

The work chronicles the profound impact of indigenous and ancient artistic traditions on the development of twentieth-century art. It argues for a fundamental connection between seemingly disparate cultural expressions, revealing how primal forms continue to resonate in contemporary aesthetics. The author presents a compelling visual and intellectual journey, illustrating the timeless power of human creativity. This insightful volume uncovers the ways in which so-called primitive impulses have shaped the modern artistic landscape, offering a fresh perspective on art history.