Herb Kawainui KaneHerb Kawainui Kane, celebrated Hawaiian artist, historian, and author, cofounded the Polynesian Voyaging Society and designed the Hokulea voyaging canoe, contributing profoundly to the Hawaiian Renaissance movement. A graduate of the Art Institute ofChicago, Kane depicted Hawaiian historical scenes realistically, but when painting spiritual or mythological aspects of the culture--as in Pele, the cover image of this book--his art was expressionistic, with bold brushwork and vivid colors. Read More Read Less