ISBN: 9780300204292

By Eric Kjellgren. Author Eric Kjellgren. Attractive photography and clear, engaging texts explain how and why various works were made as well as how they were used. How to Read Oceanic A… Mehr…

By Eric Kjellgren. Author Eric Kjellgren. Attractive photography and clear, engaging texts explain how and why various works were made as well as how they were used. How to Read Oceanic Art. Short Title HT READ OCEANIC ART. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   How to Read Oceanic Art by Eric Kjellgren An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture 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. How to Read Oceanic Art, 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.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Author Biography Eric Kjellgren is Evelyn A. J. Hall and John A. Friede Associate Curator, Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Description for Bookstore This engaging book explains Oceanic art for the general reader through analysis of specific objects, and serves as an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture. Details ISBN0300204299 Author Eric Kjellgren Pages 176 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 0300204299 ISBN-13 9780300204292 Format Paperback Short Title HT READ OCEANIC ART Language English Media Book Imprint Yale University Press Place of Publication New Haven Country of Publication United States DEWEY 709.95 Illustrations 185 color illus. NZ Release Date 2014-07-01 US Release Date 2014-07-01 Publication Date 2014-07-01 UK Release Date 2014-07-01 Series The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read Audience General AU Release Date 2014-06-30 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:136598002; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780300204292, Publication Year: 2014, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: How to Read Oceanic Art, Item Height: 268mm, Item Width: 204mm, Item Weight: 792g, Number of Pages: 176 Pages, Yale University Press<

ISBN: 9780300204292

An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture Art from Oceania, the region encompassing the islands of the c… Mehr…

An engaging explanation of Oceanic art and an important gateway to wider appreciation of Oceanic heritage and visual culture 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. How to Read Oceanic Art, 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.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Art,Design & Photography>Art>Surveys, Yale University Press Core >1<

2014, ISBN: 9780300204292

Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, 176 Seiten, Publiziert: 2014-09-02T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780300204292, 1.71 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2349611, Anthropologie, Sozial… Mehr…

Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, 176 Seiten, Publiziert: 2014-09-02T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780300204292, 1.71 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2349611, Anthropologie, Sozialwissenschaft, Kategorien, Bücher, Dauerausstellungen, Ausstellungskataloge, Film, Kunst & Kultur, Geschichte & Kritik, Themen & Konzepte, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4901, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_0, Special Features Stores, Taschenbücher, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4201, Yale University Press, 2014<