The Neo-Primitivist Turn
In recent years the concept of ''the primitive'' has been the subject of strong criticism; it has been examined, unpacked, and shown to signify little more than a construction or projection necessary for establishing the modernity of the West. The term ''primitive'' continues, however, to appear in contemporary critical and cultural discourse, begging the question: Why does primitivism keep reapp...
In recent years the concept of ''the primitive'' has been the subject of strong criticism; it has been examined, unpacked, and shown to signify little more than a construction or projection necessary for establishing the modernity of the West. The term ''primitive'' continues, however, to appear in contemporary critical and cultural discourse, begging the question: Why does primitivism keep reapp...
