Oceanic Art: Masks And Sculptures From New Guinea
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the mist-shrouded jungles and coastal villages of New Guinea emerges a tradition of artistic expression as powerful and complex as any in the world — Oceanic Art: Masks and Sculptures from New Guinea presents a remarkable visual and scholarly record of one of humanity's most compelling artistic heritages. This volume chronicles the ceremonial masks, totemic sculptures, and ritual objects crafted by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific region, artefacts that served not merely as decoration but as conduits between the living and the spirit world. Each piece speaks to a cosmology rich in myth, ancestral reverence, and communal identity, offering the reader a vivid window into cultures that shaped their world through the transformative power of art. Published as part of the prestigious Fontana UNESCO Art Books series, this work stands as an authoritative reference for scholars, collectors, and admirers of world art alike. The text situates Oceanic art within its proper anthropological and historical context, arguing persuasively for its recognition alongside the great artistic traditions of Africa, Asia, and the West. The haunting imagery of carved faces and ceremonial forms raises profound questions about the nature of art, belief, and what it means to be human — questions that linger long after the final page is turned.
Author: Jean Guiart
Format: Paperback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the mist-shrouded jungles and coastal villages of New Guinea emerges a tradition of artistic expression as powerful and complex as any in the world — Oceanic Art: Masks and Sculptures from New Guinea presents a remarkable visual and scholarly record of one of humanity's most compelling artistic heritages. This volume chronicles the ceremonial masks, totemic sculptures, and ritual objects crafted by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific region, artefacts that served not merely as decoration but as conduits between the living and the spirit world. Each piece speaks to a cosmology rich in myth, ancestral reverence, and communal identity, offering the reader a vivid window into cultures that shaped their world through the transformative power of art. Published as part of the prestigious Fontana UNESCO Art Books series, this work stands as an authoritative reference for scholars, collectors, and admirers of world art alike. The text situates Oceanic art within its proper anthropological and historical context, arguing persuasively for its recognition alongside the great artistic traditions of Africa, Asia, and the West. The haunting imagery of carved faces and ceremonial forms raises profound questions about the nature of art, belief, and what it means to be human — questions that linger long after the final page is turned.