From cave painting to aboriginal body art the first tattoos and from statues to masks, this volume covers the spectrum of tribal art and sets misconceptions straight. Gauguin, Picasso, and Giacometti were inspired by it but what exactly is tribal art? Exposing old cliches and outdated ideas, this clearly written and vividly illustrated volume explains the art form s key concepts from the basics of material and form, to underlying beliefs and takes...