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Kāne's role in the creation and promotion of the Hōkūleʻa helped restore pride to the peoples of the Pacific, and his paintings of traditional Hawaiian scenes and historical events have helped restore lost identity and, in the words of the President of School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Tony Jones, "rewritten the history of the Pacific."
Learn about the diverse and rich artistic traditions of Hawaii, from ancient Polynesian crafts to modern paintings and quilts. Explore the influences of western culture, nature and history on Hawaiian art, and discover some of the notable artists and collections.
Madge Tennent, Autobiography : 101 Olympia of Hawaii (with Apologies to Manet), c. 1927, Honolulu Museum of Art Three Hawaiian Women, 1941, Honolulu Museum of Art While her husband worked to build his accountancy firm, Madge Tennent supported her family as a portrait artist. With remarkable success, she drew countless child and adult portraits, mainly of Caucasian families. There was little ...
Red pencil urchin – Papahānaumokuākea. The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) (roughly / p ɑː p ɑː ˈ h ɑː n aʊ m oʊ k u ˌ ɑː k eɪ. ə / [2]) is a World Heritage listed U.S. National Monument encompassing 583,000 square miles (1,510,000 km 2) of ocean waters, including ten islands and atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Kapu Kuialua is an ancient Hawaiian martial art based on bone breaking, joint locks, throws, pressure point manipulation, strikes, usage of various weapons, battlefield strategy, open ocean warfare as well as the usage of introduced firearms from the Europeans. Learn about its history, style, weapons, and modern references.
Learn how turtles are symbolic of longevity, wisdom, and stability in various cultures and mythologies around the world. Explore the history and significance of turtles in art, religion, and folklore from ancient Egypt to modern times.
Learn about the creative works made by the native people of the Pacific Islands and Australia, from prehistoric times to the present. Explore the diverse artistic traditions, themes, materials, and influences of Oceanian art across four regions: Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia and Australia.
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