Primitivism in 20th Century Art. Affinity of the Tribal and the Modern. Volume 1 + 2

In 1906 tribal sculpture was discovered by 20th century artists, these objects had suddenly become relevant because of changes in the nature of modern art itself. These two volumes comprise the first comprehensive scholarly treatment in half a century of the crucial influence of the tribal arts--particularly those of Africa and Oceania--on modern painters and sculptors. Gennemillustreret i farver og s/h. 344-690 sider. Pæn stand.