The Myth of primitivism : perspectives on art / edited and compiled by Susan Hiller.
| Other author | Hiller, Susan. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Routledge, 1991. |
| Description | viii, 355 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Some general observations on the problem of cultural colonialism / Kenneth Coutts-Smith -- Outsiders or insiders? / David Maclagan -- Primitive art and the necessity of primitivism to art / Daniel Miller -- Expeditions : on race and nation / Black Audio/Film Collective -- Emil Nolde's 'ethnographic' still lifes : primitivism, tradition, and modernity / Jill Lloyd -- Unofficial versions / Guy Brett -- The resurgence of the night-mind: primitivist revivals in recent art / Lynne Cooke -- From primitivism to ethnic arts / Rasheed Araeen -- Ethnography and the formation of national and cultural identities / Annie E. Coombes -- Art and meaning / Signe Howell -- Dark continents explored by women / Desa Philippi and Anna Howells. |
| Contents | Leonardo's 'last supper' in Fiji / Christina Toren -- The search for virginity / Jimmie Durham -- Unsettled accounts of Indians and others / Jean Fisher -- Locality fails / Imants Tillers -- Aboriginal representation and kitsch / Christopher Pearson -- Born from sharp rocks / Edgar Heap of Birds. |
| General note | Based on seminars held at the Slade School of Art, University College, London in 1985-86. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 89006170 |
| ISBN | 0415014808 |
| ISBN | 0415014816 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | N7428.5 .M94 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | General Stacks | N7428.5 .M94 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |