The passing world, the passage of life : John Hovell and the art of kōwhaiwhai /
Publication details: Auckland, [N.Z.] : Rim Books, 2010.Description: 135 p. : col. ill. ; 25 x 27 cmISBN:- 9780473172992 (hbk.) :
- John Hovell and the art of kōwhaiwhai
- NZ&P ND 1108 HOV SKI
Contents:
Summary: This book explores the origins of John Hovell's practice as a kōwhaiwhai artist. Surveying over 40 years of his work, it suggests that Hovell occupies a rare position as an artist who has achieved success in contemporary and customary Māori art.
Kōwhaiwhai, John Howell -- The passing world -- Encountering modern art -- Coastal reflections -- The context of contemporary Māori art -- Natural kōwhaiwhai -- Return to the marae -- The passage of life.
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | Whitecliffe Library NZ & Pacific | NZ & Pacific | NZ&P ND 1108 HOV SKI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 0011955 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-133).
Kōwhaiwhai, John Howell -- The passing world -- Encountering modern art -- Coastal reflections -- The context of contemporary Māori art -- Natural kōwhaiwhai -- Return to the marae -- The passage of life.
This book explores the origins of John Hovell's practice as a kōwhaiwhai artist. Surveying over 40 years of his work, it suggests that Hovell occupies a rare position as an artist who has achieved success in contemporary and customary Māori art.