Pacific art in detail
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Author
Publication
2011 - Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
36,000 words, Guess
Page Count
144 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-100674055780
- ISBN-139780674055780
- Library of Congress Control Number2010051983
- OCLC Control Number676725375
- Better World Books9780674055780
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL25075389M
Classifications
- DDC709.95
- LCCN7410 .N49 2011
- LCCN7410.N49 2011
Description
Book Description: Pacific Art in Detail introduces the riches of Oceanic art through astonishing close-up views of rarely seen treasures, allowing behind-the-scenes insight into this vibrant work that no conventional gallery tour affords. Carefully selected pieces from the world-renowned Oceanic collection at the British Museum-by artists employing a wide variety of materials and techniques-illustrate such major themes as the role of artistic creation in land and ocean management, political and spiritual power, and connections to gods and ancestors. Jenny Newell's introduction addresses the question "What is Pacific art?" while short texts place each individual object into its cultural context. Handsome photographs of each complete work are displayed alongside these fine details, to allow for intriguing comparisons between seemingly unrelated objects and media. Evoking the hand and eye of the most accomplished Pacific artists and craft workers, past and present, these details spur the creative imagination and serve as an astute introduction to Oceanic collections in museums around the world.
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- Art in detail
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