Victorian Primitive
Author: Miles Lewis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Greenhouse Publications, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Miles Lewis's Victorian Primitive presents a compelling examination of the complex relationship between Victorian society and the concept of the 'primitive.' This scholarly work uncovers how 19th-century thought grappled with indigenous cultures, early art forms, and the very definition of civilization. The author meticulously details the architectural, artistic, and intellectual currents that shaped this era's fascination with and appropriation of non-Western aesthetics and ideas. It argues for a nuanced understanding of how these influences permeated various aspects of Victorian life, from design to social theory. This authoritative text illustrates the lasting impact of these historical perspectives on modern interpretations of art and culture.
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Author: Miles Lewis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Greenhouse Publications, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Miles Lewis's Victorian Primitive presents a compelling examination of the complex relationship between Victorian society and the concept of the 'primitive.' This scholarly work uncovers how 19th-century thought grappled with indigenous cultures, early art forms, and the very definition of civilization. The author meticulously details the architectural, artistic, and intellectual currents that shaped this era's fascination with and appropriation of non-Western aesthetics and ideas. It argues for a nuanced understanding of how these influences permeated various aspects of Victorian life, from design to social theory. This authoritative text illustrates the lasting impact of these historical perspectives on modern interpretations of art and culture.
