SPLENDID ISOLATION

Subtitle: Art of Easter Island
Author: E. Kjellgren
Material Type: Exhibition Catalogue. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: 11.12.2001 04.08.2002
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2001. Hardcover, 4to, dimensions: 20.5 x 28 cm, ISBN 0-300-09081-1
Content: 80 percent, 46 ill.. b / w, 16 ill. col., 8 b / w photos, 4 drawings, engravings 4, 1 cards, biblio.
State of the work: Very good condition

SKU: Réf. 6/559-[496] Category: Tag:

Description

Splendid Isolation – Art of Easter Island.” Easter Island is home to the Rapa Nui’ Polynesian people who developed a unique series of artistic traditions. The catalog of the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an introduction by Eric Kjellgren and contributions of Jo Anne Van Tilburg and Adrienne Kaeppler, illustrated with numerous photographs b / w and color, has a magnificent collection of figurative sculptures enigmatic Rapa Nui , stone heads, petroglyphs (writing engraved on stone or wooden tablets, unique and yet indecipherable script called’ Rongorongo ‘), sculptures (birdman, human figurines ribbed manlizard), representatives in bark cloth, pendants, pectorals, feathered headdresses, dance paddles, clubs and staffs insignia of power. This is a study of the diverse artistic heritage of Easter Island that presents and discusses over 50 works, ranging from images sturdy stone carving fine wood.

Additional information

Weight 510 g
Dimensions 20.5 × 28 cm