This beautiful book contains fascinating text and over 170 unique photographs of one of the most interesting but least well known cultures in the Indonesian Archipelago.The traditional art of Maluku Tenggara; the Southeast Moluccas; is among the most sophisticated and expressive in the world. Simple tools were used to create masterpieces in wood; stone; textiles and precious metals; while the plaited work and earthenware of these islands are also of the very highest quality.the colonial period plunged the region into hopeless isolation. During the harsh rule of the Dutch many traditional woks of art; especially ancestor statues; were destroyed. Later; collectors stripped the islands of their masterpieces and the culture of Maluka Tenggara was forgotten.Forgotten Islands of Indonesia presents a unique survey of the finest examples of Southeast Moluccan art. This volume contains many photographs and descriptions which have never before been published. Set against the cultural background and supplemented by rare photographs taken in the field; the material culture of Maluku Tenggara; which is regarded as one of the most fascinating areas of Indonesia; is presented here comprehensively for the first time.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good enoughBy KSContains good enough information - only a few pages are in color though. The subject of furniture design requires materiality. Materiality requires color.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. 1st year furniture design bookBy HWThis is a general overview of furniture design and manufacturing. It has a little bit of many concepts in design and construction. I would call this an Introduction to Modern Furniture Development. Look like Jim Postell did a bit of traveling to take all the photographs himself. I would guess by the price it must have been written to be a college text book. Outrageous price for what it is. It is not a hardback but color printed boards.7 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Best Yet Written on the Subject Matter!By Michael K. MilauskasIm an aerospace materials engineer who has been obsessed with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the last 25 years. My grandfather was a self-taught violin maker. and as a child I was obsessed with wood. spending my summer days watching him craft works-of-art with the simplest of hand tools.Today I am obsessed with the synergism of the two materials - to create contemporary furniture for knowledge workers and modern home owners of the globe - without the outlandish pricing structure that say a Jules Sturgess tacks on to his products (not to say that his designs are not great).In the past I purchased many a big. heavy book on furniture design. Aside from great photos and historical content. they contained little on the design process itself.Jim Postells Furniture Design. Second Edition is in a league by itself. Finding it available as a (well done) Kindle Edition was a welcome surprise. as I currently reside in Mexico.Clearly the book is based on his course work over the years. For the student designer and the non-designer (as myself). this text is one of the best that can be found on the subject matter. It is well worth the price. considering the only better option would to enroll in his coursework.
