Primitive Art.

New York: Dover Pubns, 1955. -----The scan you see is the book you get. Large soft cover, (roughly) 8" by 5 1/2" (inches), 378 pages plus 14 page "Dover Books" catalogue, circa 1970, tight square and clean, flat uncreased spine, some acetate lifting on front and back, no names. "It is the definitive analysis of the fundamental traits of primitive art, covering the formal element in art, representative art, symbolism, stlye, literature, music and the dance. It includes a detailed 115 page study of the art of the North Pacific Coast of North America. Because of its variety of pictorial matter (more than 323 photographs, drawings and diagrams), Primitive Art is valuable to the working artist and designer. Among its illustrations are examples of Indian embroidery, paleolithic paintings, woven blankets, wing and tail designs, totem poles, hats, cutlery, painted boxes, earthenware, baskets, and many other primitive objects & motifs. This new Dover reissure is the first popular-priced edition of Primitive Art. It is unabridged, and contains the orignial introduction, preface, documentation, index, and illustrations. Name index compiled for this edition." Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock photo. Dover Reissure circa 1970. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.