Feather Lei As An Art
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Feather Lei As An Art
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Author : Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa
language : en
Publisher: Mutual Publishing Company
Release Date : 2005
Feather Lei As An Art written by Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa and has been published by Mutual Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The art of featherworking has a long, cultural history in Hawaii. Rooted in the tradition of their Polynesian ancestors, the early Hawaiian perfected and transformed the art as they created feathered cloaks, capes, helmets, images, and standards for the alii. Many of the items made were considered sacredfrom both the process of their creation to their uses. Despite the influx of Western ideas, and the introduction of Christianity which, for a time, halted the practice of many traditional customs, this artform has survived and flourishes todaythanks in part to those in the community who continue their ancestors' legacy. This new edition of Feather Lei as an Art is meant to perpetuate the art of featherworking and bring it to a wide audience. It provides step-by-step instructions o how to make both traditional (round) and contemporary (flat) feather lei. Vibrant, color photographs complement instructions and provide a visual testament to the beauty of featherworking. Designed and written with the beginner in mind, the aspiring featherworker is guided not only through the steps of how to make the lei, but through the soul-satisfying journey which leads to its completion. Included is an overall look at the history of this ancient art; an explanation of the difference between traditional and contemporary lei; interpretations of the traditional colors used and color combinations; a detailed supply list; how to identify, prepare and work with feathers; how to store feather lei; and examples of what types of featherwork is being explore today.
Royal Hawaiian Featherwork
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Author : Leah Pualahaole Caldeira
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2015-08-31
Royal Hawaiian Featherwork written by Leah Pualahaole Caldeira and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-31 with Art categories.
Painstakingly constructed by hand of plant fiber and precious feathers from endemic birds of Hawai‘i, feather cloaks and capes provided spiritual protection to Hawaiian chiefs for centuries while proclaiming their royal status. Few of the artworks known as nā hulu ali‘i, or royal feathers, survive today except in museums and private collections. Through photographs and scholarly essays, Royal Hawaiian Featherwork highlights approximately seventy-five rare examples of the finest featherwork capes and cloaks (‘ahu‘ula) extant, as well as royal staffs of feathers (kāhili), feather lei (lei hulu manu), helmets (mahiole), feathered god images (akua hulu manu), and related eighteenth- and nineteenth-century paintings and works on paper. With their brilliant coloring and abstract compositions of crescents, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, and lines, the artworks are both beautiful and rich in cultural significance. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, featherworks were key items of indigenous Hawaiian diplomacy, used to secure political alliances and agreements, worn as battlefield regalia, and seized as spoils from defeated chiefs. Later, in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the featherworks—used in trading and gifts to foreign visitors—became symbols of Hawaiian heritage and cultural pride. This stunningly illustrated volume also serves as the catalogue to accompany the first exhibition of Hawaiian featherwork to be staged on the U.S. continent, scheduled for a six-month run starting in late August 2015 at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The book and exhibition provide an overdue opportunity for the public to discover the central role these artworks played in the culture and history of the Hawaiian Islands, to explore their unparalleled technical craftsmanship, and to discover an aesthetic tradition unique to the Hawaiian archipelago. Essays by: Samuel M. Ohukaniōhia Gon III, Marques Marzan, Maile Andrade, Noelle Kahanu, Betty Kam, Adrienne Kaeppler, Stacy L. Kamehiro, Christina Hellmich, and Roger Rose.
The Arts Of Kingship
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Author : Stacy L. Kamehiro
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2009-07-27
The Arts Of Kingship written by Stacy L. Kamehiro and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-27 with Art categories.
The Arts of Kingship offers a sustained and detailed account of Hawaiian public art and architecture during the reign of David Kalakaua, the nativist and cosmopolitan ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1874 to 1891. Stacy Kamehiro provides visual and historical analysis of Kalakaua’s coronation and regalia, the King Kamehameha Statue, ‘Iolani Palace, and the Hawaiian National Museum, drawing them together in a common historical, political, and cultural frame. Each articulated Hawaiian national identities and navigated the turbulence of colonialism in distinctive ways and has endured as a key cultural symbol. These cultural projects were part of the monarchy’s concerted effort to promote a national culture in the face of colonial pressures, internal political divisions, and declining social conditions for Native Hawaiians, which, in combination, posed serious threats to the survival of the nation. The Kalakaua leadership endorsed images that boosted international relations and appeased foreign agitators in the kingdom while addressing indigenous political cleavages. Kamehiro interprets the images, spaces, and institutions as articulations of the complex cultural entanglements and creative engagement with international communities that occur with prolonged colonial contact. Nineteenth-century Hawaiian sovereigns celebrated Native tradition, history, and modernity by intertwining indigenous conceptions of superior chiefly leadership with the apparati and symbols of Asian, American, and European rule. The resulting symbolic forms speak to cultural intersections and historical processes, claims about distinctiveness and commonality, and the power of objects, institutions, and public display to create meaning and enable action. The Arts of Kingship pursues questions regarding the nature of cultural exchange, how precolonial visual culture engaged and shaped colonial contexts, and how colonial art informs postcolonial visualities and identities. It will be welcomed by readers with a general and scholarly interest in Hawaiian history and art. As it contributes to discussions about colonial cultures, nationalism, and globalization, this interdisciplinary work will appeal to art and architectural historians as well as those studying Pacific history, cultural and museum studies, and anthropology.
Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki Oahu
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Author : Lonely Planet
language : en
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Release Date : 2017-09-01
Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki Oahu written by Lonely Planet and has been published by Lonely Planet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-01 with Travel categories.
Lonely Planet Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the sunset at Waikiki Beach, snorkel the turquoise waters of Hanauma Bay, or browse the Bishop Museum's Hawaiian artefacts; all with your trusted travel companion.
The Art Of Featherwork In Old Hawai I
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Author : John Dominis Holt
language : en
Publisher: Bishop Museum Press
Release Date : 1985
The Art Of Featherwork In Old Hawai I written by John Dominis Holt and has been published by Bishop Museum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Art categories.
Describes in detail various aspects of Hawaiian featherwork. Discusses each garment or object in regard to its artistic design and appearance, its symbolic significance, the genealogical and heraldic implications in its design and its practical uses and historic importance.
Explorer S Guide Hawaii S Big Island A Great Destination Explorer S Great Destinations
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Author : Elizabeth Blish Hughes
language : en
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Release Date : 2008-12-01
Explorer S Guide Hawaii S Big Island A Great Destination Explorer S Great Destinations written by Elizabeth Blish Hughes and has been published by The Countryman Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-01 with Travel categories.
A complete guide to this increasingly popular Hawaiian paradise known for its simmering volcanoes, sugary beaches, and exotic landscape. As with all Explorer's Great Destinations guides, the author provides unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews about lodging, food, attractions, culture, and recreation. With up-to-date maps and photos throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
Hawaii Magazine
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Hawaii Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Top 10 Honolulu And O Ahu
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Author : DK Eyewitness
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2010-04-01
Top 10 Honolulu And O Ahu written by DK Eyewitness and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-01 with Travel categories.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu & O'ahu will lead you straight to the best attractions that the island has to offer. Whether you're travelling first class or on a limited budget, this ideal travel companion will help you find the best restaurants, outdoor actvites and spectacular areas of natural beauty. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 places for surfing and water sports to the Top 10 local dishes to try, as well as the Top 10 unmissable island drives and tours. To save you time and money, there is even a list of budget tips and the Top 10 things to avoid. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu is packed with numerous illustrations, providing the insider knowledge that every visitor needs on a trip to the island. Explore every corner effortlessly using the various maps included within the guide. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Honolulu & O'ahu.
Na Lei Makamae
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Author : Marie A. McDonald
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2003-08-31
Na Lei Makamae written by Marie A. McDonald and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-31 with Social Science categories.
Lei are the very expression of traditional Hawaiian culture and were once an essential part of community and family life. Following in the footsteps of Samuel Kamakau, Abraham Fornander, and others, the authors have collected here a wealth of written and oral information to reveal the significance of making and wearing lei and their role in Hawaiian ritual and dance. This volume covers eighty-five flowers and plants (and another dozen color variations) used in traditional lei construction. They are arranged according to their Hawaiian names and accompanied by botanical information and descriptions gleaned from legends and chants that illustrate the cultural uses and special meanings of lei prior to Western contact. Many are introduced by poems written especially for this work by master kumu hula, linguist, and ethnologist Pualani Kanakaole Kanahele. The authors present the lei art form in not only words, but also pictures. Lavish color photographs by Jean Coté showcase each plant and lei (shown by itself or worn), as well as places throughout the Islands associated with specific flowers and plants. An appendix includes a complete list of lei plants, basic instructions for their propagation, and other sources for material.
Eulogy For Burying A Crane And The Art Of Chinese Calligraphy
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Author : Lei Xue
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2019-12-06
Eulogy For Burying A Crane And The Art Of Chinese Calligraphy written by Lei Xue and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-06 with Art categories.
Eulogy for Burying a Crane (Yi he ming) is perhaps the most eccentric piece in China’s calligraphic canon. Apparently marking the burial of a crane, the large inscription, datable to 514 CE, was once carved into a cliff on Jiaoshan Island in the Yangzi River. Since the discovery of its ruins in the early eleventh century, it has fascinated generations of scholars and calligraphers and been enshrined as a calligraphic masterpiece. Nonetheless, skeptics have questioned the quality of the calligraphy and complained that its fragmentary state and worn characters make assessment of its artistic value impossible. Moreover, historians have trouble fitting it into the storyline of Chinese calligraphy. Such controversies illuminate moments of discontinuity in the history of the art form that complicate the mechanism of canon formation. In this volume, Lei Xue examines previous epigraphic studies and recent archaeological finds to consider the origin of the work in the sixth century and then trace its history after the eleventh century. He suggests that formation of the canon of Chinese calligraphy over two millennia has been an ongoing process embedded in the sociopolitical realities of particular historical moments. This biography of the stone monument Eulogy for Burying a Crane reveals Chinese calligraphy to be a contested field of cultural and political forces that have constantly reconfigured the practice, theory, and historiography of this unique art form. Art History Publication Initiative A McLellan Book