Jopling 1971

Jopling 1971

Reference
	Jopling, Carol. 1971.Art and aesthetics in primitive societies, a critical anthology: Some elements of artistic creativity among primitive peoples. Muensterberger: Warner. 426 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 709.01 J81. Interest level: general.

Summary
	Analyzes psychological factors in the traditional society related to art and ceremony. Gives restrictions of artistic expression. Notes that fear of the dead is the primary theme in traditional creativity. Studied the following groups:
	Papua New Guinea language groups Islanders of Indonesia Oceania Northwest America West Africa

Evaluation
	Brings out good information about what could motivate a traditional artist. Sees value in studying themes and social expectation of art in a culture. Could make a difference to understand how local people see the art that the literacy worker wants to use or what type of art the local artist is used to viewing.

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Bibliography module: Jopling 1971
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In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
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