An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to
wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture Art from
Oceania, the region encompassing the islands of the central and
south Pacific, spans hundreds of distinct artistic processes,
formats, and mediums. Many people's exposure to Oceanic art comes
through its influence on the work of European artists, and
therefore Oceanic works themselves often remain difficult for
Western viewers to interpret and comprehend. How to Read Oceanic
Art, the third book in a series of guides to understanding
different artistic genres, helps elucidate this subject through
explanation of specific objects. The book analyzes the most
illustrative Oceanic pieces from the Metropolitan Museum's
collection-including lively painted masks, powerful figurines, and
intricately carved wooden poles-which together represent the
extraordinary diversity of artistic traditions in the region.
Attractive photography and clear, engaging texts explain how and
why various works were made as well as how they were used. This
publication is an invaluable resource for art historical study, and
also an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage
and visual culture. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of
Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
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