The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia (Oxford History of Art)

Comprising thousands of islands and hundreds of cultural groups, Polynesia and Micronesia cover a large part of the vast Pacific Ocean, from the dramatic.
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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia

With more than one hundred illustrations--most in full color--this volume offers a stimulating and insightful account of two dynamic artistic cultures. The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the earth's surface.

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Comprising thousands of islands and hundreds of cultural groups, Polynesia and Micronesia cover a large part of this vast ocean, from the dramatic mountains of Hawaii to the small, flat coral islands of Kiribati. Including both traditional and contemporary arts, this book introduces the rich artistic traditions of these two regions, traditions that have had a considerable impact on western art in thetwentieth century through the influence of artists such as Gauguin.

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Rituals and Sacred Containers 3. Carving, Metaphor, and Allusion 4. The Texts of Textiles 5. Tattoo, Ornaments, Clothing, Fashion 6. Reviews "The most successful of all recent Pacific art surveys, integrating the symbolism of these arts with their social and religious dimensions. Kaeppler's beautifully illustrated and important addition to theOxford History of Artseries can be regarded as the quintessential introduction to the Pacific arts of Polynesia and Micronesia.

Her expertise as a leading scholar in the arts of the Pacific combined with her elegant writing style makes this book hugely appealing.

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Campbell Biology by Peter V. Urry and Steven A. Tattoo, Ornaments, Clothing, Fashion 6. Kaeppler's beautifully illustrated and important addition to the Oxford History of Art series can be regarded as the quintessential introduction to the Pacific arts of Polynesia and Micronesia. Her expertise as a leading scholar in the arts of the Pacific combined with her elegant writing style makes this book hugely appealing.


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Academic Skip to main content. Choose your country or region Close. Ebook This title is available as an ebook. To purchase, visit your preferred ebook provider. Kaeppler Oxford History of Art Embraces the whole spectrum of Polynesian and Micronesian art forms--from tattooing to musical instruments Includes a focus on the contemporary as well as the traditional arts of the region Looks at the arts of Polynesia and Micronesia side-by-side rather than separately, illuminating the artistic types, styles, and concepts that they share.

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