SPLENDID ISOLATION

Description

“Splendid Isolation – Art of Easter Island.” Easter Island is home to the ‘Rapa Nui’ Polynesian people who developed a unique series of artistic traditions. The catalog of the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an introduction by Eric Kjellgren and contributions of Jo Anne Van Tilburg and Adrienne Kaeppler, illustrated with numerous photographs b / w and color, has a magnificent collection of figurative sculptures enigmatic ‘Rapa Nui ‘, stone heads, petroglyphs (writing engraved on stone or wooden tablets, unique and yet indecipherable script called’ Rongorongo ‘), sculptures (birdman, human figurines ribbed man–lizard), representatives in bark cloth, pendants, pectorals, feathered headdresses, dance paddles, clubs and staffs insignia of power. This is a study of the diverse artistic heritage of Easter Island that presents and discusses over 50 works, ranging from images sturdy stone carving fine wood.