European Vision And The South Pacific
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Bernard Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harper & Row, Australia, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
'''"European Vision And The South Pacific" chronicles the profound impact of European perspectives on the understanding and representation of the South Pacific. This seminal work in art and cultural history meticulously details how artists, explorers, and scientists from Europe interpreted and depicted the landscapes, peoples, and cultures of the Pacific islands from the 18th century onwards. Bernard Smith's rigorous scholarship uncovers the complex interplay between observation, imagination, and colonial ideology that shaped these visual narratives. The book presents a compelling argument about the construction of exoticism and the lasting legacy of these early encounters on both European thought and the perception of the Pacific. It illustrates how art became a powerful tool in shaping Western consciousness regarding distant lands and their inhabitants.'''
Author: Bernard Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harper & Row, Australia, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
'''"European Vision And The South Pacific" chronicles the profound impact of European perspectives on the understanding and representation of the South Pacific. This seminal work in art and cultural history meticulously details how artists, explorers, and scientists from Europe interpreted and depicted the landscapes, peoples, and cultures of the Pacific islands from the 18th century onwards. Bernard Smith's rigorous scholarship uncovers the complex interplay between observation, imagination, and colonial ideology that shaped these visual narratives. The book presents a compelling argument about the construction of exoticism and the lasting legacy of these early encounters on both European thought and the perception of the Pacific. It illustrates how art became a powerful tool in shaping Western consciousness regarding distant lands and their inhabitants.'''