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A Wealth of Thought: Franz Boas on Native American Art brings together a significant collection of Franz Boas's writings on Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast and other regions of North America. Edited by George W. Stocking Jr., this volume offers valuable insights into Boas's anthropological approach to art, emphasizing its cultural context and challenging prevailing evolutionary theories of the time. The book explores Boas's meticulous documentation of artistic techniques, stylistic variations, and the social significance of art objects, highlighting his commitment to understanding Native American cultures on their own terms. It showcases Boas's belief in the richness and complexity of Indigenous artistic traditions, demonstrating how these art forms reflect sophisticated systems of knowledge, belief, and social organization. The collection also reveals the development of Boas's thought on art and aesthetics over his career, making it a crucial resource for scholars of anthropology, art history, and Native American studies.

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