Primitive Art 1962 Douglas Fraser Hardcover Dust Jacket Vintage 183 Plates 59 Color Ethnographic Art Book
$45.00
Discover Primitive Art by Douglas Fraser—a captivating, authoritative guide exploring the art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. This 1962 Doubleday hardback (9″ x 7″ x 1″) features 320 pages, including 183 plates (59 in full color). Perfect for art historians, collectors, or anyone curious about indigenous expression and craft across cultures.
Quick Specs:
• Title: Primitive Art
• Author: Douglas Fraser
• Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. (1962)
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Dimensions: 9″ × 7″ × 1″ (23 × 18 × 2.5 cm)
• Pages: 320
• Illustrations: 183 plates (59 in color)
• Language: English
• Weight: ~1.5 lbs (680 g)
Condition:
• Cover & Dust Jacket: Minor edge wear and light shelf scuffs on dust jacket; intact with bright colors
• Binding: Tight, straight, no cracked hinges
• Pages: Clean and unmarked; slight toning at edges consistent with age
• Overall: Very Good vintage condition—ready for display or study
Author/Creator Blurb:
Douglas Fraser (b. 1920) was an Assistant Professor of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University. A pioneer in the study of primitive art, Fraser’s research helped legitimize indigenous and tribal expressions as foundational to modern art movements.
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