Pacific art in detail / Jenny Newell.

Originally published.: London : British Museum Press, 2011.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-140) and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is Pacific art? -- Art of the moment -- Sea of islands -- Gods and spirits -- Living with ancestors -- Art of power -- Art of dance -- Warriors -- Art of change.

"The diverse peoples of the vast Pacific region have a rich and dynamic artistic heritage, creating works of art for specific uses, such as managing the land and ocean, or connecting with gods, spirits and ancestors. Showcasing striking and powerful examples from the superb collections of the British Museum, Pacific Art in Detail explores the vast range of artistic styles and expression- from the domestic to the sacred, the simple to the ornate and the historic to the contemporary. With in-depth commentary accompanying each work- including sculptures, textiles, jewellery, masks and armour- this ... explores the skills of the most accomplished Pacific artists and craftworkers, past and present"--Back cover.