In case you thought it was going to be all red, black and white, think again. Some of it will be, but be prepared for the unexpected, (a bit like the exams).
It seems incredible that until the 1984 exhibition Te Maori at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, Maori Art had not been considered as central to the identity of Aotearoa.
Luckily for us, Maori art forms have developed into political, social and cultural icons of our modern lives; by 2001 Maori artists were representing NZ on the world stage and a universal voice had been acknowledged for the artists we will be looking at.
He targeted young Maori trainee teachers to encourage participation in a bicultural arts education. Many of these teachers became the grandaddy's of Maori art today: Hotere, Matchitt,Adsett and many more.
We are well accustomed to seeing both traditional and contemporary images of Maori Art but need to remain mindful of whether they are appropriate, original or just tacky tourist goods.
Throughout this amazing topic we will be referring to the main themes of:
- Te whenua - the land
- Political events/ activism - Bastion Point 1978, Springbok Tour 1981, Hikoi 1976, 2004 & 2009
- Triti o Waitangi - treaty and settlement issues
- Cultural identity/ race relations - leadership, equality and status in an urban environment
- Prophet movements - Maori religious movements and faith healers
- Spirituality - concepts and cosmology
Our artists for this topic are:
This is our last post before revision kicks in - study well and purposefully.
You have been well prepared, the rest is up to you.
He moana pukepuke e ekengia e te waka.
A choppy sea can be navigated.
(persevere in your revision)
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