Art in Small Scale Societies
2nd Edition
Published on 1. December 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-13-047762-0 (ISBN)
Description
Core text that discusses the major questions regarding art in its cultural context.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
309 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-047762-0 (9780130477620)
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05/1993
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Content
(NOTE: Each chapter ends with a Conclusion and a Guide to Additional Readings.) Preface. 1. Introduction: The Meanings of "Small-Scale" and of "Art." 2. The Functions of Art in Small-Scale Societies. 3. Iconography and Symbolism. 4. The Artist's Life and Work. 5. The Comparative Psychology of Art. 6. Art in Transition. 7. Art: Cross-Cultural Perspectives.