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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia (Paperback)
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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia (Paperback)
Series: Oxford History of Art
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Comprising thousands of islands and hundreds of cultural groups,
Polynesia and Micronesia cover a large part of the vast Pacific
Ocean, from the dramatic mountains of Hawaii to the small, flat
coral islands of Kiribati. This new volume in the acclaimed Oxford
History of Art series offers a superb introduction to the rich
artistic traditions of these two regions, traditions that have had
a considerable impact on modern western art through the influence
of artists such as Gauguin. After an introduction to Polynesian and
Micronesian art separately, the book focuses on the artistic types,
styles, and concepts shared by the two island groups, thereby
placing each in its wider cultural context. From the textiles of
Tonga to the canoes of Tahiti, Adrienne Kaeppler sheds light on
religious and sacred rituals and objects, carving, architecture,
tattooing, personal ornaments, basket-making, clothing, textiles,
fashion, the oral arts, dance, music and musical instruments--even
canoe-construction--to provide the ultimate introduction to these
rich and vibrant cultures. Each chapter begins with a quote from an
indigenous person from one of the island areas covered in the book
and features both historic and contemporary works of art. A
timeline for migration into the Pacific includes the latest
information from archaeology, as well as the influx of explorers
and missionaries and important exhibitions and other artistic
events. With more than one hundred illustrations--most in full
color--this volume offers a stimulating and insightful account of
two dynamic artistic cultures.
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