The Art of the Hula (Island Treasures)

The Art of the Hula (Island Treasures)
by Allan Seiden

The Art of the Hula (Island Treasures)
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Author: Allan Seiden
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-11-01
ISBN: 1597005843
Number of pages: 120
Publisher: Island Heritage

Book Reviews of The Art of the Hula (Island Treasures)

Book Review: Hula Hands
Summary: 2 Stars


This book visually is very appealing. Lots of beautiful photos put together in a lovely presentation. I was disappointed however, in the content that clearly focused on the Hollywood idea of Hawaiian hula and all the commercial aspects of the art. Not a serious study of hula, as I expected it to be.

Summary of The Art of the Hula (Island Treasures)

Of all Hawaii's cultural elements, the hula has played the most significant role in establishing the island's mystique as an exotic paradise. But hula is more than a dance: it combines painstaking choreography and the epic poetry of chants, or mele, that are rooted in Hawaii's consciousness. In many ways, it's a form of worship, as hula pays homage to the gods with elaborate tales of their exploits. It's also popular entertainment, danced for appreciative audiences with themes of natural beauty, passion, and other deeply felt emotions. No matter what the subject, the hula is danced with spirituality, not in an otherworldly or moralizing sense, but as a means of expressing awe, appreciation, and homage. Filled with rare historical images and stunning full-color photographs, The Art of Hula explores every aspect of this ancient art form that symbolizes Hawaii's aboriginal culture, its gods, and its spiritual beliefs.

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