Arman Manookian
1904–1931 · Armenian-American · 17 artworks
Naïve Art (Primitivism)Flat perspectiveBright, unblended colorsSimplified formsDetailed patternsExotic subject matter
artist bio
Arman Manookian was an Armenian-American artist known for his vibrant depictions of Hawaiian and Polynesian life. His work, characterized by its Naïve style, offers a unique and idealized perspective on the landscapes and people of the islands.
related: Henri Rousseau, Grandma Moses
17 artworks
The Lei Seller
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Ricefields
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Landscape
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Shaman
1930
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Untitled
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Greeting by Chiefs
1928
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Hawaiian Boy and Girl
1928
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Hawaiians
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Polynesian Explorers
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Polynesian Woman and Tiki
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Hawaiian Landscape
1928
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Coral Tree by Black Point, Honolulu, O'ahu
1930
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Mural
1930
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Old Kahala Home
1928
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Polynesian Girl
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Hawaiian Woman
1929
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Red Sails
1928
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