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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia
Adrienne L. Kaeppler
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Description for The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia
Paperback. Including both traditional and contemporary arts, this book introduces the rich artistic traditions of the Pacific island chains of Polynesia and Micronesia, traditions that have had a considerable impact on western art in the twentieth century through the influence of artists such as Gauguin. Series: Oxford History of Art. Num Pages: 216 pages, 125 illustrations, 100 in full colour. BIC Classification: 1M; ACBK; GTB; HBJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 510.
The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the earth's surface. 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 the twentieth century through the influence of artists such as Gauguin. Instead of looking at Polynesia and Micronesia separately, the book focuses on the artistic types, styles, ... Read more
The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the earth's surface. 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 the twentieth century through the influence of artists such as Gauguin. Instead of looking at Polynesia and Micronesia separately, the book focuses on the artistic types, styles, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Oxford History of Art
Condition
New
Weight
508g
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192842381
SKU
V9780192842381
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About Adrienne L. Kaeppler
Adrienne L. Kaeppler is Curator of Oceanic Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. She has carried out field research in Tonga, Hawai`i, and other parts of the Pacific. Her research focuses on the interrelationships between social structure and the arts, especially dance, music, and the visual arts.
Reviews for The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia
Beautifully illustrated and important... the quintessential introduction to the Pacific arts.