Bibliograph

How to read Oceanic art, Eric Kjellgren

Type

Label

How to read Oceanic art, Eric Kjellgren

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 175)

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to read Oceanic art

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

869726085

Responsibility statement

Eric Kjellgren

Series statement

How to read, 3

Summary

Art from Oceania, the region encompassing the islands of the central and south Pacific, spans hundreds of distinct artistic processes, formats and mediums. Many people's exposure to Oceanic art comes through its influence on the work of European artists, and therefore Oceanic works themselves often remain difficult for Western viewers to interpret and comprehend. This book, the third book in a series of guides to understanding different artistic genres, helps elucidate this subject through explanation of specific objects. The book analyzes the most illustrative Oceanic pieces from the Metropolitan Museum's collection - including lively painted masks, powerful figurines, and intricately carved wooden poles - which together represent the extraordinary diversity of artistic traditions in the region. Attractive photography and clear, engaging texts explain how and why various works were made as well as how they were used. This publication is an invaluable resource for art historical study, and also an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture

Table Of Contents

Director's foreword -- Introduction -- 1. New Guinea -- 2. Australia -- 3. Island Melanesia -- 4. Island Southeast Asia -- 5. Micronesia -- 6. Polynesia

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Contributor