MU-LIEPMANN Véronique, MILLEDRUGES Lucie.
Sculpture. Arts and crafts of French Polynesia: From ancient works to contemporary creations.
In the Wind of the Islands
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| N° d'inventaire | 29769 |
| Format | 24.3 x 30 |
| Détails | 216 p., illustrated, publisher's hardcover. |
| Publication | Papeete, 2023 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782367344218 |
Identifying the tree or rock, carving it, sculpting it to obtain the perfect shape; adorning it with delicate motifs to connect it to the divine... They were sculptors, tahu'a or tuhuna, artisans specializing in the art of creating, by reconciling the gods, objects linked to prestige, the sacred, war, festivals, or everyday life. All these artifacts were necessary for the proper functioning of society. Trophy objects, exchanged or sold here, looted there, they soon found their way into the collections of cabinets of curiosities.
Highly sought-after, these major works, whose artistic value is recognized, are now exhibited in the greatest museums in the world. They fascinate with the elegance of their forms, the nobility of their materials, and the mystery of their motifs. This book offers a comprehensive view of Polynesian sculptural creation, from the most beautiful objects used in the 18th century to the productions of the early 21st century.
Never before have so many objects from all the archipelagos of French Polynesia, from the Society Islands to the Marquesas Islands, including the Tuamotus, the Gambier Islands, and the Austral Islands, been presented together in a single publication. Discovering these ancient masterpieces allows visitors to grasp the world of expert sculptors and their tools, and to examine in detail the materials, shapes, and motifs. These key objects of traditional Polynesian material culture are visited by theme, highlighting differences and similarities between the archipelagos: war and play with weapons, drums, and stilts; the prestige of command staffs, fans, fly swatters, and ceremonial paddles; the sacred and the divine celebrated by taboo, anthropomorphic, or animal sculptures; and everyday life, by dishes, pestles, stools, and neckrests.
An original reference, this sculpture has never ceased to evolve, enriched over the decades by multiple contacts, new materials and tools, tastes and the interest of patrons and users. The link is finally established here between the productions of 18th-century creators and those of 21st-century artisans, their heirs. For, with the help of their gouges or milling machines, Polynesian sculptors, proud of their unique culture, are today helping to trace the contours of a new identity that attempts to reconcile cultural heritage and modernity.
A reference work for contemporary artisans and lovers of Polynesian sculptures from yesterday and today.
Highly sought-after, these major works, whose artistic value is recognized, are now exhibited in the greatest museums in the world. They fascinate with the elegance of their forms, the nobility of their materials, and the mystery of their motifs. This book offers a comprehensive view of Polynesian sculptural creation, from the most beautiful objects used in the 18th century to the productions of the early 21st century.
Never before have so many objects from all the archipelagos of French Polynesia, from the Society Islands to the Marquesas Islands, including the Tuamotus, the Gambier Islands, and the Austral Islands, been presented together in a single publication. Discovering these ancient masterpieces allows visitors to grasp the world of expert sculptors and their tools, and to examine in detail the materials, shapes, and motifs. These key objects of traditional Polynesian material culture are visited by theme, highlighting differences and similarities between the archipelagos: war and play with weapons, drums, and stilts; the prestige of command staffs, fans, fly swatters, and ceremonial paddles; the sacred and the divine celebrated by taboo, anthropomorphic, or animal sculptures; and everyday life, by dishes, pestles, stools, and neckrests.
An original reference, this sculpture has never ceased to evolve, enriched over the decades by multiple contacts, new materials and tools, tastes and the interest of patrons and users. The link is finally established here between the productions of 18th-century creators and those of 21st-century artisans, their heirs. For, with the help of their gouges or milling machines, Polynesian sculptors, proud of their unique culture, are today helping to trace the contours of a new identity that attempts to reconcile cultural heritage and modernity.
A reference work for contemporary artisans and lovers of Polynesian sculptures from yesterday and today.
Highly sought-after, these major works, whose artistic value is recognized, are now exhibited in the greatest museums in the world. They fascinate with the elegance of their forms, the nobility of their materials, and the mystery of their motifs. This book offers a comprehensive view of Polynesian sculptural creation, from the most beautiful objects used in the 18th century to the productions of the early 21st century.
Never before have so many objects from all the archipelagos of French Polynesia, from the Society Islands to the Marquesas Islands, including the Tuamotus, the Gambier Islands, and the Austral Islands, been presented together in a single publication. Discovering these ancient masterpieces allows visitors to grasp the world of expert sculptors and their tools, and to examine in detail the materials, shapes, and motifs. These key objects of traditional Polynesian material culture are visited by theme, highlighting differences and similarities between the archipelagos: war and play with weapons, drums, and stilts; the prestige of command staffs, fans, fly swatters, and ceremonial paddles; the sacred and the divine celebrated by taboo, anthropomorphic, or animal sculptures; and everyday life, by dishes, pestles, stools, and neckrests.
An original reference, this sculpture has never ceased to evolve, enriched over the decades by multiple contacts, new materials and tools, tastes and the interest of patrons and users. The link is finally established here between the productions of 18th-century creators and those of 21st-century artisans, their heirs. For, with the help of their gouges or milling machines, Polynesian sculptors, proud of their unique culture, are today helping to trace the contours of a new identity that attempts to reconcile cultural heritage and modernity.
A reference work for contemporary artisans and lovers of Polynesian sculptures from yesterday and today.