pacific ap art history (khan academy) – Flashcards

Form: Volcanic tuff on basalt base Function: representation of spirit of ancestral chiefs Content: , facing inward on outside of island,(long sloping noses, strong brow bone, inset eyes, strong jaw line) carvings on backs represent different chiefs Context: the ancestors benefit humanity by representing the gods goodness,Chiefs descended from Gods, can harness the god powers to protect island as guardians

Form: basalt boulders in slabs on coral reefs, no mortar was used( jenga like fit) Function: Capitol for important people and king, commercial center/ educational center Content: temples and housing, no sign of lever/pulley system all lifted by hand( 50 ft tall, 16 ft thick, 5 tons each) Context in the north east the rituals and ceremonies were practiced, south east was burial site, commoners would travel to nan madol and provide goods/materials to king( feudalism before european contact)

Form: honeycreeper feathers and fiber function:for armor of the warriors OR to show the high rank of chiefs in community, king content: more yellow feathers+length of robe(half-body or full length) the more important the person's rank in community, pattern was never repeated by the cape makers context: status of chief/warrior valued above the ordinary citizen. Given to european explorers, who then gave to the king/queen who sponsored the trip. chief could also be a warrior so 2 were made(1>battle + !>ceremony)

Form: wood tapa(bark cloth), fiber, feathers Function: protect the spirit of the Tangaroa the creator god Content: carved god on the handle, feather earring, 13ft long, broken off penis(missionaries removed and destroyed phalluses from carvings, considering them obscene) on the end that was used to be carried on a stretcher, feathers, pearl shells are woven in cloth Context: Have an explicit sexual aspect, thus embodying male and female productive and reproductive qualities. protects the ancestral power ('mana) of the deity in the barkcloth

Form: wood from breadfruit tree, carved with shells or western metal blades function: Association with family group, priest or temple, harvest festivals content:Human figure with male/female features. elongated body, short legs, round head, eyes and noses are nonexistent, downward sloping shoulders context: Considered the resting place of god or deified ancestral spirit during harvest festival, placed in temples decorate with mats, feathers, paint or headdresses.

Form: turtle shell,wood fiber, feathers,shell function: part of masquerade costume content: human features, hair, headpiece context: Spiritual representation of a family, totem hero or animal association, used at initiation rituals, funeral rituals, and harvest rituals. Created before Christianity was introduced to area .

Form: Tapa or bark cloth, free hand painting Function: cultural exchange, special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. decorated for people of rank, protect deities, funerals Content: geometric design with human figures Context: textiles are offerings in exchange for work or food and cultural exchange. considered women's wealth and Polynesia

Form:oil on canvas painted from Photos Function: honor the ancestors or leaders of the Maori community, passed down through generations of ancestors. hang in home or community center Content: Maori chief, wooden sword with feathers, traditional indigenous clothing, precious stone earring Context: European commission paintings of indigenous only in traditional clothes, Capture the traditions of tattoos and dressed of maori, allow the ancestors spirit to be captured/remembered .

Form would/shells function: navigation chart content: curved and straight lines in different directions indicate wave swells and patterns small shells marked islands context: Sophistication of navigators knowledge and learning techniques early cartography technique

Form: wood, pigment , fiber and shell function: funeral purposes content: animal and human features, mohawk, none are the same when given to the family have a " copyright" .no distinguishing features between male and female context:honor/capture a dead ancestors spirit or spirit of area in a celebration held in the town annually due to the high cost

Form: bark cloth, pandnaus fiber/ hibiscus fiber mats Function: multi media performance Content: simple cloth more important/meaning Context: wedding/funeral celebrations still at the feet of Queen of Tonga