How to Read Oceanic Art (The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read)

Exemplary rather than comprehensive, this slim volume chooses specific pieces of Oceanic art from its major cultural areas to explain and stand in for the host of many artworks that comprise the total. Additional reading and sources are also carefully selected for breadth in given areas rather than great depth.A nice primer for the topic, it's hardly the final word, but makes an excellent first impression.

Softcover with flaps, 10.5" x 8.25", 176 Pages, 185 color photos of approx. 77 Oceanic objects, 1 x 2-page map, Published by The Metropolitan Museum Of art, New York, 2014.Featuring some really nice, (if often published), art objects from Oceania, and a well-written text,. The items are divided into geographical sections as follows : New Guinea, Australia, Island Melanesia, Island Southeast Asia, Micronesia, Polynesia. The item descriptions are very informative, if in a somewhat pedantic way, and represent a genuine attempt to improve our understanding of this wonderful art.This is the third in a series, but I don't know anything about the other two :  How to Read Chinese Paintings (Metropolitan Museum of Art)  and  How to Read Greek Vases (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

An excellent overview of the subject

Great book from one of the worlds most knowledgeable academics on all areas of Oceania. A classic that will live up to the test of time. Well done Eric!

I was disappointed by this book - it covered nothing that Mr. Kjellgren has done before, nor provided any new research.

good

Great

Very good but somewhat limited in scope.

nice experience with this seller, perfect packaging

Good to deal with!! Recommended AAA+++