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The Pacific arts of Polynesia and Micronesia /
Includes both traditional and contemporary arts, this book introduces the rich artistic traditions of the Pacific island chains of Polynesia and Micronesia, traditions that have had a considerable impact on western art in the twentieth century through the influence of artists such as Gauguin. - ;The...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2008.
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| Colección: | Oxford history of art.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Includes both traditional and contemporary arts, this book introduces the rich artistic traditions of the Pacific island chains of Polynesia and Micronesia, traditions that have had a considerable impact on western art in the twentieth century through the influence of artists such as Gauguin. - ;The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the earth's surface. Comprising thousands of islands and hundreds of cultural groups, Polynesia and Micronesia cover a large part of this vast ocean, from the dramatic mountains of Hawaii to the small, flat coral islands of Kiribati. Including both traditional and. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (210 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-176) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780191539992 0191539996 0192842382 9780192842381 9786611371357 6611371354 |