Download or read book Polynesian and South Pacific Designs written by Gregory Mirow and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-11-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rich selection of 245 black-and-white designs, rendered from authentic folk art of the South Pacific, includes images adapted from masks, pottery, carvings, temple art, and other artifacts.
Download or read book Polynesian and South Pacific Designs written by Gregory Mirow and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of original designs taken from folk art of New Zealand, Australia, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, the Hawaiian Islands and other Pacific islands.
Download or read book Designs of the South Pacific written by Caren Caraway and published by International Design Library. This book was released on 1983 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich mythology of Fiji, Rotuma, Samoa and the New Hebrides, Cook, Solomon and other islands of the South Pacific has yielded unique geometric and nature-deprived designs for tapa-cloth, pottery and other richly adorned articles. These are eminently adaptable for wall-hangings, floor coverings, dress fabrics, ceramics and other similar crafts.
Download or read book Architecture in the South Pacific written by Jennifer Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book recounts the recent development of the South Pacific and the regions fascinating architecture. It traces the European architectural overlay onto this scattered group of Islands and their transition toward a regional identity that has been fashioned by the remote location, the incomparable setting and the distinctive ethnic mix of its inhabitants. Includes many photos.
Download or read book Polynesian Decorative Designs written by Ruth H. Greiner and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gauguin Polynesia written by Paul Gauguin and published by Hirmer Verlag GmbH. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The evolution of this fascinating encounter between European and Polynesian culture also focuses on the larger development of art in the Pacific in the era following its first European contact. Twelve insightful and original essays about Paul Gauguin and Polynesia, written by eminent scholars in the field of art history and ethnology, present the development of Polynesian art before and after Gauguin's stay in Polynesia at the end of the 19th century. The book presents over 60 works by Paul Gauguin, fully revealing the extent of the influence of Polynesian art and culture on his work, while also highlighting more than 60 works from the Pacific that exemplify the dynamic exchanges of Pacific Island peoples with Europeans throughout the 19th century."--Publisher's website.
Download or read book Pacific Designs written by Rebecca Jewell and published by British museum Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents a collection of designs drawn from the varied heritage of Pacific cultures, including those of Australia, New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Micronesia. The illustrations are carefully researched and based on the close observations of many types of artefacts from pottery and wood carving to textiles, whilst the introduction describes the history of people of Oceania.
Download or read book The Pacific Muse written by Patty O'Brien and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While examining colonial culture in its many manifestations, from art, literature, and film to the journals of explorers and missionaries, O'Brien rereads not only the canonical texts of Pacific imperialism, but also lesser-known remnants of this cultural heritage with an eye to what they reveal about gender, sexuality, race, and femininity. Over its long history - from the famous (and much romanticized) settlement of Tahitian women and mutineers from the Bounty on Pitcairn Island in 1789 to the South Seas romantic tradition, Gauguin, and beach culture - notions of female primitivism changed in response to the ideological watersheds of Christianity, Enlightenment science, and race theories, as well as the development of democratic nation-states, modernity, and colonialism.
Download or read book Pacific Island written by Herbert J. M. Ypma and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1996 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Pacific Islands' have a place in our collective imagination as an idyllic paradise on earth. Yet relatively little is known about the fascinating culture beneath this exotic exterior. Polynesian traditions based on a deep spiritual respect for land, sky and ocean, and the common bond of ancestry, stretch back thousands of years.Today this Polynesian culture has resurfaced in contemporary expression. Ablaze with the colours of the surrounding environment, the visual culture of the Pacific Islands - until now virtually undiscovered - is a captivating new source of inspiration for architects, designers and artists.
Download or read book Polynesian and Oceanian Designs written by Gregory Mirow and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Polynesian Coloring Pages written by Neil Warren and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polynesian Coloring Book: Explore the Beauty and Diversity of the South Pacific Seas This coloring book invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Polynesian art and culture. You will find 60 pages of stunning coloring pages featuring Polynesian designs, animals, flowers, and scenes. Each page is based on traditional Polynesian motifs and patterns, such as hibiscus flowers and waterfalls. This coloring book is suitable for all ages and skill levels. The drawings are in grayscale, which means that the shadows are already present in the drawing, making it easier for you to create depth and realism. You can use any coloring medium you prefer, such as pencils, markers, crayons, or paints. Whether you are looking for a relaxing activity, a creative challenge, or a way to learn more about Polynesia, this coloring book will provide you with hours of enjoyment and inspiration. Discover the beauty and diversity of the South Pacific seas with this Polynesian coloring book!
Download or read book The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia written by Adrienne L. Kaeppler and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-03-27 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than one hundred illustrations--most in full color--this volume offers a stimulating and insightful account of two dynamic artistic cultures, 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, and much more.
Download or read book Sea People written by Christina Thompson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A blend of Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel and Simon Winchester’s Pacific, a thrilling intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know. For more than a millennium, Polynesians have occupied the remotest islands in the Pacific Ocean, a vast triangle stretching from Hawaii to New Zealand to Easter Island. Until the arrival of European explorers they were the only people to have ever lived there. Both the most closely related and the most widely dispersed people in the world before the era of mass migration, Polynesians can trace their roots to a group of epic voyagers who ventured out into the unknown in one of the greatest adventures in human history. How did the earliest Polynesians find and colonize these far-flung islands? How did a people without writing or metal tools conquer the largest ocean in the world? This conundrum, which came to be known as the Problem of Polynesian Origins, emerged in the eighteenth century as one of the great geographical mysteries of mankind. For Christina Thompson, this mystery is personal: her Maori husband and their sons descend directly from these ancient navigators. In Sea People, Thompson explores the fascinating story of these ancestors, as well as those of the many sailors, linguists, archaeologists, folklorists, biologists, and geographers who have puzzled over this history for three hundred years. A masterful mix of history, geography, anthropology, and the science of navigation, Sea People combines the thrill of exploration with the drama of discovery in a vivid tour of one of the most captivating regions in the world. Sea People includes an 8-page photo insert, illustrations throughout, and 2 endpaper maps.
Download or read book Polynesian Tattoos written by Roberto Gemori and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evocative and symbolic designs based on the ancient tradition of Polynesian tattoo art. The beauty of Polynesian art is perhaps most evident in the tradition of Polynesian tattooing, which has existed for more than two thousand years and is infused with rich symbolism and spiritual meaning. Roberto Gemori designs tattoos reflecting this tradition, drawing from each person’s own history of personal struggles, adversities, and triumphs. In his approach to tattoo art, Gemori takes the meaningful moments of a person’s life story and weaves them into a creative design, such that the tattoo itself becomes a form of personal empowerment, representing qualities a person is working to cultivate in their life and challenges they have overcome. The author presents here modern tattoo designs inspired by Polynesian art to color and contemplate for inspiration and transformation. In addition to a short introduction on Polynesian art and symbolism, the book features 42 designs for coloring, each accompanied by a description of the image’s unique meaning. Color these stunning designs and discover the depth of Polynesian art!
Download or read book An Outline Guide to the Art of the South Pacific written by Paul Stover Wingert and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory guide to the art of the South Pacific ; brief discussion of Australian Aboriginal art pp.3-4. Art -- Oceania. | Art - Carving and engraving. | Art - Sculpture. | Indigenous peoples - Pacific. | Art - Theory and criticism. | Australia. | Pacific Islands.
Download or read book Polynesian Reminisconces written by William Thomas Pritchard and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tattooing the World written by Juniper Ellis and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Juniper Ellis traces the origins and significance of modern tattoo in the works of nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists, travelers, missionaries, scientists, and such writers as Herman Melville, Margaret Mead, Albert Wendt, and Sia Figiel." --book cover.
