The Arts of the South Pacific
London: Thames and Hudson, 1963. First English language edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 461 (7)pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over gilt illustrated red cloth with gilt lettering on spine housed in a cardboard slipcase. Color frontispiece. Important book on Oceanic art. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w photographs, many full page, and an appendix with color maps. This scintillating publications is a comprehensive survey of the art of Australasia, and the archipelagos of the Pacific. An in depth study of inhabitants, religious and social life, oral literature, and ritual art. It analyses the complicated cultural interrelationships which characterize Oceania and is the fourth volume of the series "The arts in Mankind.". DJ reinforced with tape around edges. DJ, binding and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Item #34837
Price: $125.00