Material Culture and Cognition

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 68 • Published In • Pages: 745-748 •
By Robbins, Michael C.

Abstract

This paper tests for a correlation between primary house shapes and preferences for curved or straight lines in art.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
OtherOther ResearchersUsed sample of 30 societies coded for graphic art styles by Barry (1957). House shape codes from the Ethnographic Atlas.

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Societies with predominantly circular houses will prefer curved lines in art. Societies with predominantly rectangular houses will prefer straight lines in art (745-746).Not Supported
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