Notes on the Cognitive Texture of an Oral Mind

Focusing on the artistic philosophy of the Nowau people from Kitawa, Papua New Guinea, this book delves into their unique cognitive and aesthetic practices. It illustrates how they perceive artistic creation as a growth process, likening it to the logarithmic spiral of the Nautilus shell. By connecting their concepts to the works of Lévi-Strauss and Kant, the author offers a groundbreaking analysis that enhances our comprehension of the 'oral mind' and the cultural significance of their imagery.