Form In Indigenous Art: Schematisation In The Art Of Aboriginal Australia And Prehistoric Europe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter J. Ucko
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd, Humanities Press Inc., 1977
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mild foxing on block and binding
Form In Indigenous Art: Schematisation In The Art Of Aboriginal Australia And Prehistoric Europe presents a compelling academic analysis of artistic representation across diverse cultures and eras. Peter J. Ucko meticulously chronicles the shared principles of schematization evident in both Aboriginal Australian art and prehistoric European artistic expressions. This scholarly work uncovers profound insights into the cognitive and cultural underpinnings that shape visual communication in indigenous societies. It argues for a deeper understanding of how abstract forms convey meaning and identity, illustrating the universal human impulse to interpret and represent the world through art. The text details the intricate patterns and symbolic structures, offering a comparative study that enriches the discourse on art history and anthropology.
Author: Peter J. Ucko
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd, Humanities Press Inc., 1977
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mild foxing on block and binding
Form In Indigenous Art: Schematisation In The Art Of Aboriginal Australia And Prehistoric Europe presents a compelling academic analysis of artistic representation across diverse cultures and eras. Peter J. Ucko meticulously chronicles the shared principles of schematization evident in both Aboriginal Australian art and prehistoric European artistic expressions. This scholarly work uncovers profound insights into the cognitive and cultural underpinnings that shape visual communication in indigenous societies. It argues for a deeper understanding of how abstract forms convey meaning and identity, illustrating the universal human impulse to interpret and represent the world through art. The text details the intricate patterns and symbolic structures, offering a comparative study that enriches the discourse on art history and anthropology.