The Arts of Kingship: Hawaiian Art and National Culture of the Kalakaua Era 9780824874377

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The Arts of Kingship: Hawaiian Art and National Culture of the Kalakaua Era 9780824874377

Table of contents :
Contents
Illustrations
Acknowledgments
INTRODUCTION Hawaiian National Art
CHAPTER 1. The Art of Kingship: Kalākaua’s Coronation
CHAPTER 2. Palaces and Sacred Spaces ‘Iolani Palace
CHAPTER 3. Memorializing the Monarchy: The King Kamehameha Monument
CHAPTER 4. (Re)Collecting History : The Hawaiian National Museum
CHAPTER 5. The Artistic Legacy of the Kalākaua Era
Catalogue of the Hawaiian National Museum and Library
Appendix: Historical Figures
Notes
Glossary
References
Index
About the Author

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