The Myth of Primitivism

Hiller, Susan (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0415014816 / ISBN 13: 9780415014816

Published by Routledge, London, New York, 1991

About this Item

Some staining on corner. Pencil markings throughout. Spine is broken, pages are in good condition otherwise. (see images)
Based on seminars held at the Slade School of Art University College, London in 1985-86.
This book explores the fusion of myth, history and geography which leads to ideas of primitivism, and looks at their construction, interpretation and consumption in Western culture. Contextualized by Susan Hiller's introductions to each section, discussions range from the origins of cultural colonialism to eurocentric ideas of primitive societies, including the use of primitive culture in constructing national identities, and the appropriation of primitivist imagery in modernist art. The result is a controversial critique of art theory, practice and politics, and a major enquiry into the history of primitivism and its implications for contemporary culture.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Myth of Primitivism
• Publisher: Routledge, London, New York
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415014816
• ISBN 13: 9780415014816
• Binding: Soft cover
• Printing: 5th or later Printing
• Condition: Fair
• Dimensions: 15.8W x 25.4H x 2.2D centimeters 15.8 centimeters width by 25.4 centimeters height by 2.2 centimeters depth
• Weight: 845 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Non-fiction
  • Art

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Synopsis

This book explores the fusion of myth, history and geography which leads to ideas of primitivism, and looks at their construction, interpretation and consumption in Western culture. Contextualized by Susan Hiller's introductions to each section, discussions range from the origins of cultural colonialism to eurocentric ideas of primitive societies, including the use of primitive culture in constructing national identities, and the appropriation of primitivist imagery in modernist art. The result is a controversial critique of art theory, practice and politics, and a major enquiry into the history of primitivism and its implications for contemporary culture.

About the Author

Susan Hiller