Arts of the Pacific Islands [Paperback]

Anne D'Alleva (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0810927225 | ISBN-13: 978-0810927223 | Publication Date: March 1, 1998

To the Westerner what culture seems more mysterious or exotic than Tahiti or Fiji? Yet, most of us know little about the arts and cultures of these islands. Mingling a deep appreciation for the beauty and variety of arts--sculpture, paintings, textiles, dance, jewelry, and architecture--found in these faraway islands with detailed knowledge of their traditions and meaning, Anne D'Alleva opens to us a beautiful world vibrantly alive.

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About the Author

Anne D’Alleva is associate professor of art history and women’s studies at the University of Connecticut. Her books include Look!: The Fundamentals of Art History; How to Write Art History; and Methods and Theories of Art History.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810927225
• ISBN-13: 978-0810927223
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #784,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative survey, November 1, 2011

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Elizabeth A. Nelle-Davis (Wesley, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arts of the Pacific Islands (Paperback)

This book helped me build my understanding of Oceanic arts as I wrote my undergraduate thesis. As this field is still limited in publications, this would be fundamental piece of literature in anyone's survey of the topic.