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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia by Adrienne L. Kaeppler.

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The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia by Adrienne L. Kaeppler.

Adrienne L. Kaeppler. The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia
Oxford University Press | 2008-05 | ISBN: 9780192842381 0192842382 9780191539992 | 256 pages | PDF | 15 Mb | rar

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.

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. 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.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Polynesian and Micronesian Art
Chapter 2 Artistic Visions, Rituals, and Sacred Containers
Chapter 3 Aesthetics, Carving, Metaphor, and Allusion
Chapter 4 Genealogical Connections: The Texts of Textiles
Chapter 5 Adorning the Adorned: Tattoo, Ornaments, Clothing, Fashion
Chapter 6 Ritual Spaces, Cultural Landscapes: Space and the Aesthetic Environment
Notes
Further Reading
List of Illustrations
Chronology for Polynesia and Micronesia
Index
with TOC BookMarkLinks


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