Oceanic Art

Oceanic Art
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Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 0500202818
ISBN-13 : 9780500202814
Rating : 4/5 (814 Downloads)
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Book Synopsis Oceanic Art by : Nicholas Thomas

Download or read book Oceanic Art written by Nicholas Thomas and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1995 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lavishly illustrated analysis and guide discusses the significance of art for the people of the Pacific Islands. Examines the art forms and practices of particular regions, for example, Maori ancestral carvings, and rituals of exchange and warfare in the Solomon Islands. Discusses topics such as maternal symbolism and male cults, and also provides a chapter on narrative art and tourism. Includes a bibliography, references and an index." - product description.


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