The myth of primitivism : perspectives on art /
The myth of primitivism : perspectives on art /
edited and compiled by Susan Hiller.
- viii, 355 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Based on seminars held at the Slade School of Art, University College, London in 1985-86.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: 1: Some general observations on the problem of cultural colonialism -- 2: Outsiders or insiders? -- 3: Primitive art and the necessity of primitivism to art -- 4: Expeditions: on race and nation -- Part II: 5: Emil Nolde's 'ethnographic' still lifes: primitivism, tradition, and modernity -- 6: Unofficial versions -- 7: The resurgence of the night-mind: primitivist revivals in recent art -- 8: From primitivism to ethnic arts -- Part III: 9: Ethnography and the formation of national and cultural identities -- 10: Art and meaning -- 11: Dark continents explored by women -- 12: Leonardo's 'Last Supper' in Fiji -- Part IV: 13: The search for virginity -- 14: Unsettled accounts of Indians and others -- 15: Locality fails -- 16: Aboriginal representation and kitsch -- 17: Born from sharp rocks.
0415014816 (paperback)
Art, Comparative.
Art, Primitive.
Art, Modern--20th century
709.04 HIL
Based on seminars held at the Slade School of Art, University College, London in 1985-86.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: 1: Some general observations on the problem of cultural colonialism -- 2: Outsiders or insiders? -- 3: Primitive art and the necessity of primitivism to art -- 4: Expeditions: on race and nation -- Part II: 5: Emil Nolde's 'ethnographic' still lifes: primitivism, tradition, and modernity -- 6: Unofficial versions -- 7: The resurgence of the night-mind: primitivist revivals in recent art -- 8: From primitivism to ethnic arts -- Part III: 9: Ethnography and the formation of national and cultural identities -- 10: Art and meaning -- 11: Dark continents explored by women -- 12: Leonardo's 'Last Supper' in Fiji -- Part IV: 13: The search for virginity -- 14: Unsettled accounts of Indians and others -- 15: Locality fails -- 16: Aboriginal representation and kitsch -- 17: Born from sharp rocks.
0415014816 (paperback)
Art, Comparative.
Art, Primitive.
Art, Modern--20th century
709.04 HIL