The Tribal Eye
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the study of tribal art and world cultures, The Tribal Eye presents a sweeping examination of the artistic traditions of indigenous peoples from across the globe. Companion to the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, the book chronicles Attenborough's journeys to remote communities in Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific, uncovering the rich visual languages embedded in masks, carvings, textiles, and ritual objects. Written with the authority and curiosity that define Attenborough's celebrated career as a naturalist and broadcaster, the narrative illuminates how art functions not merely as decoration but as a profound expression of identity, belief, and social structure. Each chapter presents a distinct cultural tradition with clarity and respect, making this an essential reference for anyone captivated by the intersection of anthropology and the visual arts.
Author: David Attenborough
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the study of tribal art and world cultures, The Tribal Eye presents a sweeping examination of the artistic traditions of indigenous peoples from across the globe. Companion to the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, the book chronicles Attenborough's journeys to remote communities in Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific, uncovering the rich visual languages embedded in masks, carvings, textiles, and ritual objects. Written with the authority and curiosity that define Attenborough's celebrated career as a naturalist and broadcaster, the narrative illuminates how art functions not merely as decoration but as a profound expression of identity, belief, and social structure. Each chapter presents a distinct cultural tradition with clarity and respect, making this an essential reference for anyone captivated by the intersection of anthropology and the visual arts.