CD-ROM includes 100 tiff & jpeg images. "100 new and origianl hand-drawn copyright-free designs"--Cover. Title from cover.

Offers a look at the Maori visual arts, emphasising on the design. Covering tattooing, drawing and painting, carving and weaving, this book explores the origination, evolution, and significance of the designs, and explains the materials and techniques used to create them.

The arts of the Maori are among the most alluring and sophisticated of the Pacific peoples. They developed their skills through centuries of endeavour and craft experimentation, expressing religious and artistic ideas in wood, stone, bone, shell and other materials. In particular, their carving and weaving are universally admired; Maori themselves proudly preserve their artistic traditions and honour the great historic art works. In this introduction to the subject, Terence Barrow (1923-2001) explains in simple terms the significance of the design motifs used by the Maori in their works of art, and discusses the material used, their construction and everyday uses. Highly illustrated, this book will answer the questions most commonly asked about Maori art and will give the reader a deeper understanding of the symbolic and spiritual significance of a variety of works and art forms.

Presents a history of Ngati Hikata through the writings of seven Maori people spanning four generations of the Maaka family. Included are genealogies, traditional histories, and personal documents written in Maori and in English that date from 1848 to 1978. Ranging from pepeha and waiata to the bleakly beautiful diaries of a mutton-birder, the documents collected in this book are a rare and intriguing window into the real lives of their authors. This valuable reference work also shows how to safegaurd and share ancestors' precious work for the future.

Commencing this eBook, I embark on a journey through the realm of modern Māori-inspired architecture in New Zealand (NZ). The pages are graced with a visual feast of cutting-edge structures that seamlessly incorporate traditional Māori shapes, forms, patterns, and colours into their contemporary designs. The voyage continues as we delve into the intriguing fusion of modernism and Māori architecture. This fusion showcases the harmonious coexistence of tradition and innovation in architectural endeavours. Furthermore, we embark on a unique exploration of extravagant geometric shapes, such as ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas, brought to life through the wonders of AI on PlaygroundAI.com. Additionally, we venture into the realm of online software like SketchUp and its role in the intricate design of buildings, where hyperbolic forms take centre stage. Don't overlook the captivating resource titled 'Architect Antonio Gaudi Transforms Paradigms,' which sheds light on the mesmerising world of curvilinear architecture and its influence on product design. Without further ado, let's embark on this captivating journey by immersing ourselves in the world of modern Māori-inspired designs.

This article overviews an indigenous culture's design approach: New Zealand Māori. I contrast and compare this cultural and spiritual approach with a typical Western World Design approach. It sheds light on the Māori (New Zealand's indigenous people) way of design and shows their interpretation of the world. Furthermore, I compare Māori Design Principles with General Design Principles. Then, I look at patterns - specifically the Flounder Fish (diamond shape) pattern - and some modern NZ buildings that reflect this specific pattern. I also touch on abstract design concepts and ideas for architecture - using Māori abstract art as inspiration. Lastly, I touch on using AI for design ideas (Playground AI). See the stunning design images created by Playground AI with the Māori Flounder Fish pattern (diamond shape) as the focus. The AI prompt included 'a modern contemporary house with many Māori shapes, forms and patterns.' This resource concludes and culminates with a spectacular design at the end! Don't miss it. For Designers, artists, architects, and Design and Visual Communication (DVC) students.

This oversize volume presents 72 full color photographs of contemporary Maori facial tattoos, documenting the resurgence of the traditional moko.