Plastique les marquisiens et leur art Vol 2

At the heart of Marquesan art, tikis and traditional sculptures reveal the full richness of a civilization. A magnificent illustrated book dedicated to the forms, styles and artistic heritage of the Marquesas Islands.

Carved human figures, traditional objects and symbolic representations: the art of the Marquesas Islands reflects an extraordinarily rich ancestral craftsmanship.

In Les Marquisiens et leur art – Volume 2 : Plastique, ethnologist Karl von den Steinen focuses particularly on tiki art and the different forms of Marquesan sculpture. Through an in-depth study of styles and a wealth of illustrations, he presents objects and artistic creations that played an important role in the traditional culture of the Marquesans.

Based on his research conducted in the late 19th century, this book also brings together accounts collected in the islands and pieces preserved in Western collections, helping to preserve the memory of this Polynesian heritage.

A companion to the first volume devoted to tattooing, this beautifully illustrated book on Marquesan art will appeal to enthusiasts of tiki sculptures, Oceanian art and the history of Pacific civilizations.

Hardcover - Sewn Binding
Weight 2 kg
ISBN 978-2-36734-071-5