A Wealth of Thought: Franz Boas on Native American Art [Hardcover]

Aldona Jonaitis (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995

Essays on the development of Boas' theories on primitive art and his legacy i Northwest Coast art studies offer a theoretical framework for this collectio of 14 articles written between 1889 and 1916 by the art historian and anthropologist. The articles, in which he disputes Eurocentric art theorie

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In September, A Wealth of Art: Franz Boas on Native American Art, edited by Aldona Jonaitis, gathers work by the man often called the father of American anthropology. Boas (1858-1942) spent his long career with the native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, and among his many achievements were groundbreaking studies of so-called primitive art. The 14 essays collected, written by Boas between 1889 and 1916, demonstrate the theoretical development that culminated in his classic, Primitive Art (1927). (Univ. of Washington)
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Review

Anthropologist Frank Boas is best known for his scholarly studies, but is also recognized for breaking new ground in the study of primitive art. This gathers his writings on art; many of which have been difficult to locate. Essays are illustrated with their originally-published photos and drawings and a fine bibliography concludes. Essential for any college-level student of primitive art. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 380 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Washington Pr (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0295973250
• ISBN-13: 978-0295973258
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,257,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)