Te Toi Whakairo : The Art of Maori Carving
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Author:MEAD Hirini Moko
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ISBN:9780947506377
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Publication Date:July 2017
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Edition:1
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Pages:268
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Oratia Media
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Country of Publication:New Zealand


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Te Toi Whakairo : The Art of Maori Carving
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Author:MEAD Hirini Moko
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ISBN:9780947506377
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Publication Date:July 2017
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Edition:1
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Pages:268
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Oratia Media
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Country of Publication:New Zealand
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Woodcarving is one of the supreme expressions of New Zealand identity. Beginning with carvings mythical origins, Te Toi Whakairo explores the evolution of styles and techniques through the four main artistic periods to the present day, and provides detailed explanations of carving styles in different parts of the country, using examples from meeting houses and leading artists. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, and the role of the woodcarver, and explore the status of the art in contemporary New Zealand. Practical guidance is given for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration, the human figure, and carving poupou. Abundantly illustrated with photos, diagrams, instructions, whakapapa and maps.
This is a repint of the classic 2015 edition.
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Woodcarving is one of the supreme expressions of New Zealand identity. Beginning with carvings mythical origins, Te Toi Whakairo explores the evolution of styles and techniques through the four main artistic periods to the present day, and provides detailed explanations of carving styles in different parts of the country, using examples from meeting houses and leading artists. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, and the role of the woodcarver, and explore the status of the art in contemporary New Zealand. Practical guidance is given for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration, the human figure, and carving poupou. Abundantly illustrated with photos, diagrams, instructions, whakapapa and maps.
This is a repint of the classic 2015 edition.
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Author: MEAD Hirini MokoISBN: 9780947506377Publication Date: July 2017Edition: 1Pages: 268Binding: PaperbackPublisher: Oratia MediaCountry of Publication: New Zealand
Woodcarving is one of the supreme expressions of New Zealand identity. Beginning with carvings mythical origins, Te Toi Whakairo explores the evolution of styles and techniques through the four main artistic periods to the present day, and provides detailed explanations of carving styles in different parts of the country, using examples from meeting houses and leading artists. Later chapters delve into the main structures, forms and motifs, and the role of the woodcarver, and explore the status of the art in contemporary New Zealand. Practical guidance is given for use of materials, tools, techniques, surface and background decoration, the human figure, and carving poupou. Abundantly illustrated with photos, diagrams, instructions, whakapapa and maps.
This is a repint of the classic 2015 edition.
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Author: MEAD Hirini MokoISBN: 9780947506377Publication Date: July 2017Edition: 1Pages: 268Binding: PaperbackPublisher: Oratia MediaCountry of Publication: New Zealand
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