» Overview Guide: The Pacific

700–1980 C.E.

Polynesia, an introduction

By The British Museum

Islanders grew fruit trees and used the wood to carve figures. This one depicts Ku, the “land snatcher.”

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Melanesia, an introduction

By The British Museum

The small-scale societies of these islands became famous in the West for their ceremonial wooden carvings.

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What is the impact and legacy of Cook’s voyages?

By The British Library

Historians, artists, anthropologists and members of the indigenous communities consider contemporary perspectives on Cook’s voyages and examine their legacy.

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Glossary for The Pacific

Glossary for AP Content Area 9: The Pacific

By Smarthistory

A glossary related to AP Art History Content 9: The Pacific

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Polynesia, an introduction

Melanesia, an introduction

What is the impact and legacy of Cook’s voyages?

Glossary for The Pacific

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