Charles Ratton: The Invention of Primitive Arts | ISBN 2081295407 – Book

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Purchase the official exhibition catalogue “Charles Ratton: L’invention des arts primitifs” (ISBN 2081295407)—a 183-page art book published in 2013 by the prestigious house Skira Flammarion for the Musée du Quai Branly. This pre-owned copy, in very good condition, stands as the definitive reference work on the history of “primitive” (non-Western) art, including African, Oceanian, and Amerindian works. Edited by expert historians Philippe Dagen and Maureen Murphy, the volume traces the career of the 20th century’s most renowned art dealer and expert, illustrating how non-European masterpieces transitioned from being viewed as ethnographic artifacts to being recognized as universal works of art—celebrated by the Surrealists and the avant-garde. Text in French.

Technical specifications and features of this copy:
• Unique identifiers: ISBN-10: 2081295407 / ISBN-13: 978-2081295407
• Complete pagination: 183 pages, rich in critical analysis and high-definition documentary photographs.
• Editorial quality: Co-published by Skira / Flammarion / Musée du quai Branly (2013).
• Condition: Guaranteed to be in very good condition (clean interior pages, sturdy binding, intact cover).

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