{"title":"Deidre Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Deidre Brown, a distinguished author renowned for her insightful contributions to the Arts \u0026amp; Culture genre. Her work expertly captures the essence of Māori art and architecture, reflecting the vibrant traditions and cultural nuances of New Zealand's indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eToi Te Mana\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the rich tapestry of Māori art, revealing its profound connections to identity, spirituality, and history. This seminal book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies and evolution of Māori artistry, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeidre Brown's writings serve as a bridge between cultures, offering a unique perspective on the deep-rooted connections between art, heritage, and identity. Her insightful narratives and engaging style make her collection a valuable addition to anyone interested in exploring the diverse world of Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toi-te-mana-by-deidre-brown-9780226839622","title":"Toi Te Mana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark account in words and pictures of Māori art, by Māori art historians—from Polynesian voyaging waka to contemporary Māori artists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe toi whakairo, he mana tangata.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough artistic excellence, there is human dignity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn six hundred pages and with over five hundred illustrations, this volume takes us on an extraordinary voyage through Māori art—from ancestral weavers to contemporary artists at the Venice Biennale, from whare whakairo to film, and from Te Puea Hērangi to Michael Parekōwhai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeidre Brown, Ngarino Ellis, and Jonathan Mane-Wheoki explore a wide field of art practices, including raranga (plaiting), whatu (weaving), moko (tattooing), whakairo (carving), rākai (jewellery), kākahu (textiles), whare (architecture), toi whenua (rock art), painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, installation art, digital media, and film. The works discussed span a period from the arrival of Pacific voyagers eight hundred years ago to the contemporary artists working around the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith expansive chapters and breakout texts focusing on individual artists, movements, and events, \u003cem\u003eToi Te Mana\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential book for anyone interested in te ao Māori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46235684438252,"sku":"9780226839622","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226839622.jpg?v=1741134774"},{"product_id":"toi-te-mana-by-ngarino-ellis-9781869409197","title":"Toi Te Mana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe toi whakairo, he mana tangata. Through artistic excellence, there is human dignity. \u003cem\u003eToi Te Mana\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark account of Māori art from the time of the tupuna (ancestors) to the present day. In 600 pages and over 500 extraordinary images, this volume invites readers to climb onto the waka for a remarkable voyage—from ancestral weavers to contemporary artists at the Venice Biennale, from whare whakairo to film, and from Te Puea Herangi to Michael Parekowhai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors explore a wide field of art practice: raranga (plaiting), whatu (weaving), moko (tattoo), whakairo (carving), rakai (jewellery), kākahu (textiles), whare (architecture), toi whenua (rock art), painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, installation art, digital media and film. They do so over a long time period—from the arrival of Pacific voyagers 800 years ago to contemporary artists in Aotearoa and around the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough wide-ranging chapters alongside focused breakout boxes on individual artists, movements and events, \u003cem\u003eToi Te Mana\u003c\/em\u003e is a waka eke noa—an essential book for anyone interested in te ao Māori. \u003cem\u003eToi Te Mana\u003c\/em\u003e is a Māori art history, written by Māori, given to the world. Toitu te whenua, toitu te tikanga, ka ora ngā toi. 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