Gottfried Lindauer's New Zealand: The Māori Portraits
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ngahiraka Mason And Zara Stanhope
Binding: Hardback
Published: Auckland University Press, Auckland, 2017
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ - light shelf wear.
This compelling art history volume presents the remarkable work of Gottfried Lindauer, a Bohemian artist renowned for his captivating portraits of Māori people in 19th-century New Zealand. It meticulously documents and analyzes his significant contribution to art and ethnography, showcasing the depth and dignity with which he rendered his subjects. The book illuminates the cultural context surrounding these iconic paintings, offering insights into Māori society and the colonial era. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the intersection of art, history, and indigenous culture, preserving the legacy of both the artist and the people he immortalized. This scholarly yet accessible text is a must-have for enthusiasts of art history, New Zealand culture, and indigenous studies.
Author: Ngahiraka Mason And Zara Stanhope
Binding: Hardback
Published: Auckland University Press, Auckland, 2017
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ - light shelf wear.
This compelling art history volume presents the remarkable work of Gottfried Lindauer, a Bohemian artist renowned for his captivating portraits of Māori people in 19th-century New Zealand. It meticulously documents and analyzes his significant contribution to art and ethnography, showcasing the depth and dignity with which he rendered his subjects. The book illuminates the cultural context surrounding these iconic paintings, offering insights into Māori society and the colonial era. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the intersection of art, history, and indigenous culture, preserving the legacy of both the artist and the people he immortalized. This scholarly yet accessible text is a must-have for enthusiasts of art history, New Zealand culture, and indigenous studies.