Lec 6: Our sea of Art

Question 1

What is the difference between traditional and contemporary?

Answer 1

Traditional = has a sense of sacredness. A stereotype that it never changes.
Contemporary = not really pacific arts because they have some origins from outside the region.

Question 2

What functions does art have?

Answer 2

1. Entertainment
2. Education
3. Critique
4. Knowledge
5. Practical use

Question 3

Name 3 types of art forms commonly found in the pacific?

Answer 3

1. Visual
2. Sculpture
3. Writing
4. Painting
5. Tattoo
6. Weaving
7. Aural (music, song, storytelling)
8. Dance

Question 4

What are some key take-aways from Karlo Mila’s poem Moemoea

Answer 4

1. She is Tongan speaking about a Maori issue (Ihumataoe)
2. It’s a contemporary form
3. She raises current issues, past issues by acknowledging past events of the country.