Oceanic art and architecture - Polynesian, Sculpture, Carving
WEBOceanic art and architecture - Polynesian, Sculpture, Carving: In the prehistoric cultures of Polynesia, two conspicuous themes figure largely: the ceremonial ground (the marae/ahu complex, known by varying local terms) and personal ornaments. The ceremonial ground was a place of worship.
Oceanic Art – An Introduction to Traditional Polynesian Art
WEBAug 29, 2023 · What is Oceanic artwork, and what are the characteristics of Oceanic art? Oceania art encompasses the artworks created by the indigenous inhabitants of Australia and the Pacific Islands, including places as remote as Easter Island and Hawaii.
Oceanic Art - PEM
WEBWith acquisitions dating to the museum’s origins in 1799, PEM’s outstanding Oceanic collection includes objects spanning the 18th century to the present from more than 36 Pacific island groups in Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
Five Things to Know about - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBOn view in gallery 359 through October 27, 2019, Atea: Nature and Divinity in Polynesia celebrates the creative ingenuity of Polynesian artists who drew from the natural world to give material expression to their understanding of the divine.
Atea: Nature and Divinity in Polynesia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThis exhibition celebrates the creative ingenuity of Polynesian artists who drew from the natural world to give material expression to their understanding of the divine. Drawn from American collections and The Met's own holdings, the exhibition showcases some thirty works—figural sculpture, painted barkcloth, rare featherwork, and more ...
Polynesia, 1900 A.D.–present - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBPolynesian imagery becomes an important influence on the work of a number of Western artists, including Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) and the Surrealists. Previously regarded as curiosities or sources of anthropological information, Polynesian objects are acknowledged and exhibited as works of art.
Smarthistory – Polynesia
WEBQueen Liliʻuokalani’s accession photograph. This photograph of Liliʻuokalani was tied to Hawaiʻi’s international relations, representing the monarchy’s sovereign right to rule for local and global audiences.
Oceanic art and architecture - Hawaiian, Polynesian, Sculpture
WEBAlthough in many cases the culture of these groups is generally Micronesian, their art often resembles Polynesian works. Figure sculpture, for example, often exhibits the characteristic protruding buttocks. Some figures have flat faces with horizontal brows and pointed chins similar to those found in western Polynesia.
Oceanic Art – Exploring Traditional Polynesian Culture
WEBSep 4, 2023 · From monumental architecture to ceremonial sculpture and vibrant cave art, Oceanic art boasts a rich variety of intriguing art forms that showcase the diverse cultures that emerged in the Pacific Islands and various coastal archipelagoes.
Art of the South Pacific: Polynesia - Art History Teaching …
WEBThis lesson considers art from Polynesia, comprised of islands within a triangular area bound by Hawai’i, New Zealand, and Rapa Nui (Easter Island) (See map in Slideshow for more). Polynesia is further subdivided into three sections: West Polynesia, East Polynesia, and the Polynesian outliers.