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Polynesia in Early Historic Times presents a comprehensive and balanced description of major aspects of Polynesian cultures, providing written accounts from European explorers and current writings by archaeologists and anthropologists.

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Destitute and discontented with European civilization, post-impressionist Paul Gauguin abandoned France for Tahiti in 1891. He resided in Polynesia for the rest of his life and there created some of his most important works, among them By the Sea, Two Women of Tahiti, Ave Maria, and his 1897 masterpiece Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?  While there have been many biographical and critical studies of Gauguin, few have focused specifically on the extent to which the art and culture of Polynesia influenced his work. Featuring more than sixty of Gauguin’s depictions of Polynesian life, including paintings, sculptures, and sketches of the people and places he encountered there, this book fully articulates the extent of that influence. Alongside Gauguin’s works are an equal number from Polynesian artists that exemplify the dynamic relationship between European and Polynesian art throughout the nineteenth century, as well as the overall development of art in the Pacific during that era. Twelve insightful essays by leading scholars in art history and ethnology shed additional light on Polynesian art before and after Gauguin. A balanced contextual analysis of Gauguin’s works and the Polynesian art that influenced—and were influenced by—them, Gauguin Polynesia promises new and exciting insights into both bodies of work.

4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; weighs over 3 lbs. Very colorful photographic presentation of fish of French Polynesian waters: jacks, surgeon fish, sea bass and groupers, snappers and emperors, parrot fish and wrasses, dangerous and armored fish, lagoon and reef fish, ocean fish, and sharks and rays. In 368 pages, including bibliography and index.

The pieces in this book are displayed at the Hemmeter Corporation Building in Honolulu. The collection is shared with the community through loans and special exhibits. It is also regularly available to scholars from around the world. The collection represents our continuing dedication to support research and understanding into the artistic tradition sand cultural heritage of Polynesia. IT also represents our commitment to bringing Polynesian art back home. From foreword by Christopher B. Hemmeter

The pieces in this book are displayed at the Hemmeter Corporation Building in Honolulu. The collection is shared with the community through loans and special exhibits. It is also regularly available to scholars from around the world. The collection represents our continuing dedication to support research and understanding into the artistic tradition sand cultural heritage of Polynesia. IT also represents our commitment to bringing Polynesian art back home. From foreword by Christopher B. Hemmeter

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Comprising thousands of islands and hundreds of cultural groups, Polynesia and Micronesia cover a large part of the vast Pacific Ocean, from the dramatic mountains of Hawaii to the small, flat coral islands of Kiribati. The Pacific Arts of Polynesia and Micronesia offers a superb introduction to the rich artistic traditions of these two regions, traditions that have had a considerable impact on modern western art through the influence of artists such as Gauguin. After an introduction to Polynesian and Micronesian art separately, the book focuses on the artistic types, styles, and concepts shared by the two island groups, thereby placing each in its wider cultural context. From the textiles of Tonga to the canoes of Tahiti, Adrienne Kaeppler sheds light on religious and sacred rituals and objects, carving, architecture, tattooing, personal ornaments, basket-making, clothing, textiles, fashion, the oral arts, dance, music and musical instruments--even canoe-construction--to provide the ultimate introduction to these rich and vibrant cultures. Each chapter begins with a quote from an indigenous person from one of the island areas covered in the book and features both historic and contemporary works of art. A timeline for migration into the Pacific includes the latest information from archaeology, as well as the influx of explorers and missionaries and important exhibitions and other artistic events. With more than one hundred illustrations--most in full color--this volume offers a stimulating and insightful account of two dynamic artistic cultures.

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This guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia offers the best of the area's 118 islands and atolls that comprise the island groups of the Society Islands, the Marquesas, Australs, Tuamotu, and Gambier Islands. Discover the charming capital of Papeete, with its high-end resorts and modestly-priced oceanfront bungalows, terrific restaurants and varied water and land sports. Explore the island of Tahiti's verdant countryside and incomparable beaches. From your base in Tahiti, take a fast ferry 30 minutes away to Moorea for the day, or fly to Bora Bora or visit the peaceful atoll of Tetiaroa that Marlon Brando calls home. A wide range of lodgings and restaurants across all price ranges is given, and the author includes a special section for honeymooners. A brief Tahitian language glossary is also included, as is Open Road's standard "Best Places to Stay" chapter, travel planning information and detailed historical and cultural background.

Fifteen tropical islands, fifteen chapters filled with adventure. This book lets you hop aboard a little sailboat and join the author on a three-year-long voyage across French Polynesia, where you will discover some of the most interesting places, people and wildlife of the South Pacific. From the world-famous island of Bora Bora to the remotest atolls of the Tuamotus, experience the challenges and rewards of the seafaring life as you dive with dolphins and sharks, sail under the stars, drink from fresh coconuts in the company of heavily-tattooed men, brave heavy storms and violent currents, play with stingrays, drift down coral rivers and meet fellow sailors from across the world.Beautifully illustrated with dozens of stunning photos, this book is the perfect companion for anyone curious about a different kind of life. Readers have said:Reading the book, I was surrounded by unfamiliar colours and overwhelmed by the scent of flowers I had never touched. I could feel the soft sand beneath my feet and slipped beneath the water to swim in the deep silence of the ocean. Returning to the surface, I encountered the smiles of people who were content in the here and now, embodying the freedom and softness of their lives, their lively hips moving in its rhythm.We should all go there once to bathe in the endless sunshine, the grace of carelessness and faith in life, even if only by reading this book...

Fifteen tropical islands, fifteen chapters filled with adventure. This book lets you hop aboard a little sailboat and join the author on a three-year-long voyage across French Polynesia, where you will discover some of the most interesting places, people and wildlife of the South Pacific. From the world-famous island of Bora Bora to the remotest atolls of the Tuamotus, experience the challenges and rewards of the seafaring life as you dive with dolphins and sharks, sail under the stars, drink from fresh coconuts in the company of heavily-tattooed men, brave heavy storms and violent currents, play with stingrays, drift down coral rivers and meet fellow sailors from across the world.Beautifully illustrated with dozens of stunning photos, this book is the perfect companion for anyone curious about a different kind of life. Readers have said:Reading the book, I was surrounded by unfamiliar colours and overwhelmed by the scent of flowers I had never touched. I could feel the soft sand beneath my feet and slipped beneath the water to swim in the deep silence of the ocean. Returning to the surface, I encountered the smiles of people who were content in the here and now, embodying the freedom and softness of their lives, their lively hips moving in its rhythm.We should all go there once to bathe in the endless sunshine, the grace of carelessness and faith in life, even if only by reading this book...

Open Road's best-selling travel guide is fully updated with new hotels, restaurants, cruises and activities! Beautiful French Polynesia is presented by long-time resident and travel writer Jan Prince. Complete coverage of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Tetiaroa, Maupiti, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tikehau, Manihi, Marquesas Islands, Austral Islands, and Gambier Islands. Readers will find out which cruise option is best for them, scuba diving, whale and dolphin watching, where to go for the best Tahitian feasts! Fantastic beachfront resorts, hotels, inns and restaurants, plus fun water sports and land activities. Offers more than double the content for the same price compared to its closer competitor (see below)!

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Varua Tupu: New Writing and Art from French Polynesia strengthens the ancient ties between Hawai'i and the islands of French Polynesia by translating the voices of an emerging Ma'ohi (Polynesian) literary community into English and showcasing the cultural arts of the region in general. This volume features translations of a variety of locally celebrated genres, including poetry, memoir, and fiction. Though this work is focussed on the current moment, it includes fresh translations of poet Henri Hiro, who served as a spark to the tinder of the Tahitian cultural renaissance in the 1960s and 1970s and who continues to inspire the current generation of literary activists. Since the eighteenth century, a mythic and misleading image of Tahiti has become familiar to the world at large. Varua Tupu represents the first opportunity for the international community to experience the many islands of Te Ao Ma'ohi through their own voices and visual arts.

Accompanying a BBC2 series, this book tells the story of the Polynesians, a tenacious, voyaging people who sailed across the Pacific Ocean and discovered the paradise islands of the South Seas. Using the power of the wind and navigating by the stars, they crossed thousands of miles of open ocean in search of new lands such as Tahiti, Samao and New Zealand. The book explores the colourful plant and animal life which, like the Polynesians themselves, settled every speck of land in this extraordinary island world. From coral atolls alive with sharks and reef fish, to lush rain forests teeming with exotic plants, birds and insects, the islands of Polynesia have an intriguing natural history.