Indonesian Primitive Art

Name: Indonesian Primitive Art
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ISBN: 9780195885538

ISBN-10: 0195885538

ISBN-13: 9780195885538

Edition: 1991

Authors: Irwin Hersey

List price: $65.00

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Although the great stone monuments of Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Burma have long been regarded as among the world's great cultural treasures, comparatively little attention has been paid to the art created by the tribal peoples of South-East Asia. This book traces the history of Indonesian primitive art from its origins in the Dong-son culture of northern Vietnam to the present day, revealing how a shared conception of life, death, and the universe has shaped the art of the various tribal groups spread throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Presenting a vast array of work, from textiles and jewelery, to sculptures in wood and stone, this book provides an excellent introduction to…

Book details

List price: $65.00
Copyright year: 1991
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/5/1991
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 7.75" wide x 10.13" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English

Irwin Hersey is an internationally recognized authority on tribal arts and a renowned collector.