Polynesian arts and crafts - Tahiti Tourisme
网页From basket-weaving to jewelry, from tifaifai quilts to garlands of flowers, Polynesian craftsmanship is the outward expression of a rich culture and skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. Discover the artsitic treasures of The Islands of Tahiti and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Polynesian culture.
Oceanic art and architecture - Polynesian, Sculpture, Carving
网页Oceanic 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.
Oceanian art - Wikipedia
网页The most famous Polynesian art forms are the Moai (statues) of Rapa Nui/Easter Island. Polynesian art is characteristically ornate, and often meant to contain supernatural power or mana. [15] Polynesian works of art were thought to contain spiritual power and could effect change in the world. [16]
Art of the South Pacific: Polynesia - Art History Teaching …
网页This 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.
Oceanic Art – Exploring Traditional Polynesian Culture
网页2023年9月4日 · 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.
Five Things to Know about - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
网页2019年1月4日 · Polynesians saw art as a way to communicate with gods and ancestors, and they asserted their genealogical descent from the gods through the creation of temples and ritual regalia produced from materials drawn from the natural environment. So what makes this a must-see exhibition?
Oceanic Art - PEM
网页With 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.
Atea: Nature and Divinity in Polynesia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
网页This 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 ...
Tahiti | Essay - Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
网页As in many parts of Polynesia, Tahitian art served two primary functions—to honor and communicate with the diversity of gods, spirits, and ancestors of Tahitian religion and to adorn the bodies of chiefs, warriors, and other high-ranking individuals.
Smarthistory – Polynesia
网页Queen 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.