7. Caribbean Arts & Popular Culture

Question 1

What is Caribbean Art?

Answer 1

This is a reflection or manifestation of the cultural practices that emerge during the occupation of the various migratory groups in the region over an extended period of time

Question 2

What is Popular Culture?

Answer 2

This is the creative expression of the people, accepted by the majority of the individuals in a particular society. Eg. Crop Over, Calypso

Question 3

Examples of Caribbean Art

Answer 3

• Visual Arts – Paintings, Drawings, Murals, Wood Carvings, Photographs
• Literary Arts
• Performing Arts
• Culinary art

Question 4

eg of caribbean visual art

Answer 4

The writings often reflect o Anti-colonial sentiment and Conditions in the Caribbean

Question 5

Literary Arts are

Answer 5

a collection /anthology of new writings from Caribbean writers

Question 6

eg of caribbean Literary Arts

Answer 6

Some Caribbean authors include: Derek Walcott, George Lamming, Hazel Simmmons-McDonald

Question 7

eg of caribbean Performing Arts

Answer 7

• Speech
• Festivals – vinci mass, carnival, crop over
• Dance – wuk up, Spanish dance
• Drama
• Music – parang, calypso

Question 8

caribbean Culinary Arts is

Answer 8

a combination of food traditions of Europe, Arica, India, China, Amerindians

Question 9

eg of caribbean Culinary Arts

Answer 9

1) Salt fish
2) Animal Parts not fit for human consumption were given to the slaves. Today salted, smoked and pickled meats are highly popular across the Caribbean.
3) Pepper sauce and a variety of herbs and spices make Caribbean cuisine truly distinctive.

Question 10

eg of fish culinary art in the caribbean

Answer 10

 Barbados – fishcakes, Coucou & Saltfish

 Jamaica - Ackee & Saltfish

 Antigua – Duckanou & Saltfish

 St. Vincent – Breadfruit & Saltfish

Question 11

eg of Pepper sauce and a variety of herbs and spices culinary art in the caribbean

Answer 11

 Curry, Jerk, Chutney

 Escovitch Fish (vinegar, pimento, carrots)

 Pepperpot