Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs
The Evolution of Artistic Designs: A Cultural ExplorationBy Alfred C. Haddon
Length9h 41m
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In "Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs," Alfred C. Haddon embarks on an intricate exploration of artistic evolution through the lens of anthropological study. Haddon employs a unique comparative methodology, intertwining visual analysis with evolutionary theory to frame art as a dynamic, adaptive process influenced by cultural and environmental factors. The book's literary style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and its integration of empirical data, reflecting the burgeoning disciplines of art history and anthropology at the turn of the 20th century. By situating design within historical contexts, Haddon reveals the profound interconnections between art, society, and the natural world. Alfred C. Haddon was a prominent anthropologist renowned for his fieldwork in the Torres Strait and his contributions to the study of social structures and culture. His interdisciplinary background, which harmoniously blended biology and anthropology, greatly informed his approach to art, allowing him to dissect artistic forms as living entities shaped by the same evolutionary forces that govern natural life. This foundational perspective provided a unique insight into the mechanisms of design development, mirroring his scientific inquiries in human societies. Recommended for scholars and enthusiasts alike, Haddon's pivotal work invites readers to reconsider the role of art in human evolution. By bridging the gap between biology and aesthetics, this book challenges conventional perspectives and offers profound insights into the cultural significance of design throughout history. Readers will find an invaluable resource that not only enriches their understanding of art but also situates it firmly within the tapestry of human evolution.
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Publish dateMay 19, 2021
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Table of contents
1PREFACE.
211. Physicomorphs.
2SOURCES OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS
222. Biomorphs.
3INTRODUCTION.
233. Heteromorphs.
4DECORATIVE ART OF BRITISH NEW GUINEA.
24THE REASONS FOR WHICH OBJECTS ARE DECORATED.
5I.—Torres Straits and Daudai.
25I. Art.
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6II.—The Fly River.
26II. Information or Communication.
7III.—The Papuan Gulf.: Classification of Carved Patterns on Wooden Belts from the Gulf of Papua.
27III. Wealth.
8IV.—The Central District.
28IV. Magic and Religion.
9V.—The Massim District.
291. Sympathetic Magic.
10VI.—Relation of the Decorative Art to the Ethnology of British New Guinea.
302. Totemism.
11VII.—Note on the Scroll Designs of British New Guinea.
313. Religion.
12THE MATERIAL OF WHICH PATTERNS ARE MADE.
324. Religious Symbolism.
13I.—The Decorative Transformation and Transference of Artificial Objects.
33THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF STUDYING DECORATIVE ART.
141. Transformation of a Solitary Object.
34I. Application of Biological Deductions to Designs.
152. Transference of Fastenings.
35II. The Geographical Distribution of Animals and of Designs.
163. Skeuomorphs of Textiles.
36III. General Remarks on the Method of Study.
174. Skeuomorphic Pottery.
37EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES.
185. Stone Skeuomorphs of Wooden Buildings.
38INDEX.
196. Skeuomorphic Inappropriateness.
39FOOTNOTES:
20II.—The Decorative Transformation Of Natural Objects.
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