Splendid Isolation: Art of Easter Island

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Summary: Excellent photos and good overall info
Review: I purchased a couple of wood figures (moai) from Easter Island recently, and then ordered this book in order to learn more about the artistic traditions of this remote island. This small folder presents the most important types of artifacts from Easter Island, and includes some brief but good information on its history and tribal traditions. All the designs, whether they be wood, stone, or barkcloth, are striking and unusual. Recommended for all readers interested in art from the Pacific Islands.

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Summary: Great photos, so-so text
Review: Visually great, wonderful to see so many Easter island pieces in one place. However, text has a lot of errors, many Rapanui words are misspelled. The reference list is so selective that most important references are not listed.
Most who read the text probably will not know the difference. Advice: look at the pictures, skip the text.