Phrases with «noble savage»

The phrase "noble savage" refers to the idea that indigenous or primitive peoples are morally superior or more virtuous than civilized societies. It suggests they possess purity, wisdom, and natural goodness, often portrayed as living in harmony with nature. However, this concept is now seen as outdated and based on stereotypes, as it fails to recognize the diversity and complexity of different cultures. Full definition

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Sentences with «noble savage»

Written by Kyla Ryman, each page of this unusual seek - and - find book reveals a small part of Mutu's artwork Le Noble Savage (2006), allowing readers to explore each part of the collage work closely. (dailyartfixx.com)
I understand that he's trying to make The Terminal — inspired loosely by a true story — a post-modern fairy tale (Lost in Translation for the emotionally neutered), but monumentalizing all of its unionized labour, focused in a scene where whimsical and wise Indian fugitive Gupta (Kumar Pallana, better in the superior post-modern fairy tale The Royal Tenenbaums) tells the tale of Viktor to a rapt audience of food - service workers, is trite verging on Noble Savage Syndrome. (filmfreakcentral.net)
They've thrown off the loincloth, abandoned the «Me Tarzan, you Jane» talk, and turned the inarticulate noble savage into an action hero who prefers to be called John Chapman. (familyhometheater.com)
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Phrases with «noble savage»

Sentences with «noble savage»

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