Bismarck Archipelago Art
Bismarck Archipelago Art

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Publisher: 5Continents

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9788874396597

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-The first book devoted to the art of the vast South Seas island groups in the Bismarck Archipelago This book features stunning, ephemeral creations made with natural materials such as plant fiber, light woods, bark cloth, and tree pith - among the most colorful of the Pacific Island arts. An inspiration to the German Expressionists and the Surrealists, these pieces combine color, fragility, and a sense of temporal purpose. Essays explore the art history of the region and set the beautifully photographed works in cultural context.

Admiralty Islands
Admiralty Islands

Author: Christian Kaufmann

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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"The traditional art forms of the Admiralty Islands occupy an important place in the art of the South Sea Islands. The originality of their oeuvre is manifested in monumental sculptures and magnificent wooden bowls and dishes as well as in small implements of virtuoso design. The works are decorated in a rich palette of red, black, brown and white tones that give severe, strongly contrasting visual effects. "[Featured here are] the artistically fashioned products of the archipelego's material culture. A centrally positions in occupied by representations of humans and animals and the adornment of ritual objects. Objects that played a role in religion and mythology, and above all, in the daily life of the inhabitants of the islands. " -- From the Preface by Lorenz Homberger

Atlas of World Art
Atlas of World Art

Author: John Onians

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1856693775

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Combines a survey of world art with maps showing the associations and dissemination of culture across the globe.

Form Colour Inspiration
Form Colour Inspiration

Author: Ingrid Heermann

Publisher: Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt GmbH

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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170 attractive illustrations in black and white and glorious colour. The illustrations are accompanied by profound contributions from noted experts. This publication is the first of its kind - it provides an extensive survey of the arts of New Britain, part of Papua New Guinea.

The Art of the South Sea Islands
The Art of the South Sea Islands

Author: Alfred Bühler

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Covers the art of primitive peoples from Australia and New Zealand to the islands of the Pacific and Easter Island. Discusses the art of various tribes in relation to their history and customs.

Polynesian and Oceanian Designs
Polynesian and Oceanian Designs

Author: Gregory Mirow

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 048641227X

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This magnificent treasury features a wealth of original designs carefully adapted from authentic folk art of New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Hawaii, Australia, and other locales comprising the Pacific island regions known as Polynesia and Oceania. Rendered with great detail and accuracy, the collection contains over 200 images drawn from the area's ancient tradition of decorative art: geometric patterns from tapa, the much-admired bark cloth; highly ornamented masks, canoe prows, and shields of Papua New Guinea; wood carvings from the Marquesas Islands; images of the mysterious giant statuary of Easter Island; Australian rock paintings; and much more. Additional sources include wall tapestries, pictorial ornaments, sand paintings, pottery, wooden musical instruments, temple art, and numerous other artifacts.

Art of the Solomon Islands
Art of the Solomon Islands

Author: Deborah Waite

Publisher: 5Continents

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13:

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The Conru Collection encompasses a broad range of artworks made between the eighteenth and early twentieth centuries. Most of the objects were collected in the early period of Pacific exploration. The collection is representative of the artistic output of the region and includes masks from Nissan and Bougainville, war canoe ornaments from New Georgia and Choisel, and numerous figural sculptures from throughout the island chain, as well as weaponry, jewellery and articles for daily life.