Noa Noa: The Land of Fragrance

Author: Paul Gauguin (France)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Why not pour the golden color representing the joy of the sun onto the canvas right away? — Disdain for this! It is the outmoded conventions of Europe! It is the timidity of a decadent race in expression! This book is a self-autobiographical work by the painter Gauguin, written in 1898. Driven by his pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty in art, Gauguin reached the South Pacific island of Tahiti—a native settlement still in a primitive society. On this land, Gauguin found the simplicity, kindness, and warmth he longed for. The book describes the two years Gauguin spent again in Tahiti. During this time, the author chose to live the same lifestyle as the locals and formed deep friendships with his neighbors, living as an ordinary " savage." During a brief exploration, he found his Tahitian bride and was immersed in the ecstasy of love. But as an artist, the author never stopped reflecting on life. The land of Tahiti and the women on this land nourished Gauguin's life, art, and inspiration.