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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia (Oxford History of Art)
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by Adrienne L. Kaeppler
Sales Rank: 165573
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Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA May 11, 2008
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0192842382
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0192842381
Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Review
`Review from previous edition The most successful of all recent Pacific art surveys, integrating the symbolism of these arts with their social and religious dimensions. ' Roger Neich, Curator of Ethnology,Auckland Museum, New Zealand
Product Description
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 human being 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.
Reader Reviews
To a reader already interested in the culture of the Pacific, this is an instructive and enjoyable read. It shows the diversity of traditions, as expressed in the artworks, of a relatively small absolute number of people, scattered across a vast region. The Polynesian influences may perhaps be familiar to an American reader. Especially if you are from Hawaii or California. You can see the origins of all those cheesy tiki memorabilia from the 50s and 60s. The photos of the carvings and fabrics are an integral part of the narrative. Giving an appreciation of the skills needed.
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