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A celebration of New Zealand’s unique identity, this book showcases almost 400 taonga (treasures) from Te Papa’s rich collections. From treasured Mäori artefacts to famous artworks to the skeleton of a legendary racing horse, each item has a story to tell about this country and its people. Icons reflects the conflict and questioning that have forged New Zealand – and continue to do so. Included are newly discovered treasures as well as familiar national icons. The items are brought to life by stunning photography and accompanied by informative descriptions. Each section includes background information in Mäori and English. This is the perfect memento and resource for every New Zealander and every visitor to this land.
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Te Papa Tongarewa holds some of New Zealand's richest collections - taonga prized by many iwi, art from Europe and New Zealand, items of great historical significance, treasures from the Pacific, and an extraordinary representation of the natural world. Thousands of objects have been placed in this museum over time, and documented by some of New Zealand's leading scholars Some 300 items from this fabulous collection are presented in Icons/Nga Taonga. Ranging from McCahon's painting to the Britten motorcycle, from a mere pounamu to the engravings of Banks and Solander, from Ani O'Neill's 'Rainbow Country' to an embroidered sampler of 1853, this is a diverse and sometimes challenging selection. These objects are all central to New Zealand experience, but they reflect the disparate nature of that experience. This is a book in which 'icons' ask questions as much as they establish identities. It is a powerful visual statement of Te Papa's cultural vision, which looks for narrative links across collections and subjects, time and place. Biculturalism shapes all aspects of the book; appropriate sections are written in te reo as well as English. Superb contemporary design and full-colour printing throughout make this book in itself a beautiful object. Authoritative and accessible captions will accompany the images, and short essays introduce each section. Published in time for the February 2004 International Festival of the Arts, Icons/Nga Taonga will be a landmark in the New Zealand calendar - literary, intellectual, artistic, and popular.
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Icons Nga Taonga: From the Collections of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Te Papa Press, Wellington, 2008
ISBN 10: 090901096X
ISBN 13: 9780909010966
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. This copy from 2008 has some light shelf wear only. The contents are very near fine. Te Papa Tongarewa holds some of New Zealand's richest collections - taonga prized by many iwi, art from Europe and New Zealand, items of great historical significance, treasures from the Pacific, and an extraordinary representation of the natural world. Thousands of objects have been placed in this museum over time, and documented by some of New Zealand's leading scholars Some 300 items from this fabulous collection are presented in Icons/Nga Taonga. Ranging from McCahon's painting to the Britten motorcycle, from a mere pounamu to the engravings of Banks and Solander, from Ani O'Neill's 'Rainbow Country' to an embroidered sampler of 1853, this is a diverse and sometimes challenging selection. These objects are all central to New Zealand experience, but they reflect the disparate nature of that experience. This is a book in which 'icons' ask questions as much as they establish identities. It is a powerful visual statement of Te Papa's cultural vision, which looks for narrative links across collections and subjects, time and place. Biculturalism shapes all aspects of the book; appropriate sections are written in te reo as well as English. Superb contemporary design and full-colour printing throughout make this book in itself a beautiful object. Authoritative and accessible captions will accompany the images, and short essays introduce each section. Published in time for the February 2004 International Festival of the Arts, Icons/Nga Taonga will be a landmark in the New Zealand calendar - literary, intellectual, artistic, and popular. For postage outside NZ this volume weighs 2.2 kg and can be checked for its postage cost to your location at NZ Post Ratefinder We do not make a profit from postage. Seller Inventory # 041484
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Icons Nga Taonga from the Collections of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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ISBN 10: 090901096X
ISBN 13: 9780909010966
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