ARTS DES MERS DU SUD

Subtitle: Malay Archipelago, Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia. Collection of the Barbier-Mueller
Authors: D. NEWTON / BARBER JP / BELLWOOD P. / S. KOSSAK
Material Type: Exhibition Catalogue. Museum of African Arts, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans (MAAOA), Centre de la Vieille Charité, Marseille: June 5 to October 4, 1998
Publisher: Editions Adam Biro, Paris, 1998. Paperback, 4to, size: 24 x 31 cm, ISBN 2-87660-222-9
Content: 368 p, 253 ill.. b / w, 190 ill. col., 66 b / w photos, 3 pl.n / b, 15 pl.coul., 1 drawings, 15 maps, biblio., Notes
Additional Information: Book exhausted
Condition of the structure: As new
SKU: Réf. 6/606-[437] Category: Tags: , , ,

Description

The Barbier-Mueller Museum, we know the superb collections of African art: just as remarkable, but probably less known are his collections and Oceania Archipelago. Based on the studies of some thirty specialists, under the direction of Douglas Newton, this book presents a very broad and detailed overview of the traditional art of this region: nearly 500 objects statues, jewelry, tissue, arms some of which are shown here for the first time. An art of astonishing variety, fascinating by the beauty of its forms and the richness of its mythological and religious content.

Additional information

Weight 2100 g
Dimensions 24 × 31 cm