Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.65 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764309412 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Blackburn is Keeper of Coins and Medals at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
Ancestral images in profusion Dr Benjamin This book brings together a collection of interesting images, some of which have special interest personally because they are of my own ancestors. While some images also also in in my own and other public and private collections, a publication such as this provides an important opportunity to share. The text provides background comment although it is limited and forced to rely greatly on previous published thought and opinion. My one concern would be that, given the current worldwide craze for so-called "tribal" tattoos, even with ma. Polynesian Historical Documentation This is an excellent book as a historical reference for Polynesian Tattooing. It offers no new ideas or artwork but combines the historical information from previously published books. I recommend this book for anyone interested in Polynesian tattooing as not the definitive, but a good reference. It focuses a lot on Maori Tattooing and less on other cultures but that may be due to the fact that the Ta Moko had more documentation or illustrations that this author could use to fill his book. This is also a good reference into Polynesia. "Needed Book" according to shelly brando. At a time when there is a cultural rage for "tribal tattooing," there is a scarcity of materials on Polynesian tattooing. This book finally addresses that need. The book contains many historical photographs of examples of 7 different polynesian culture's uses of tattoo. Brief summaries examine each area's history and methods for tattooing. The book is very attractively done. Recommended for anyone serious about tattooing.
Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing.. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people
About the Author Blackburn is Keeper of Coins and Medals at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.