AP Art History - Pacific Art (copy)

The [blank] was an abandoned city to separate the higher class from the lower class; being a city where the ruler could watch over the people. The Saudeleur Dynasty built this in 700- 1600 C.E located in Micronesia. (Context). It’s 15ft high and 35 ft thick and is made of basalt. (Form) Nan Madol was also a major spiritual center and the site of many religious ceremonies. (Subject Matter) Most scholars believe it was the ceremonial and political center of the Saudeleur Dynasty. (Audience)

The [blank] contains powers (mana) where the the inner force/power that comes from the gods and is given to the royalty. (Context) The [blank] is texturized, with limited colors like black, yellow, and red. It’s symmetric and features simple geometric patterns. It was made out of feathers and fiber. (Form) It was used in ceremonies and given as gifts. (Purpose) It was directed as the king’s cape and with the large scale and patterns, it represented divinity and power. Scholars believed the [blank] provided spiritual protection for its wearers (Audience)

[blank] has radial balance. It has geometric shapes and patterns. It was known as freehand painting. This tapa features concentric circles, wherein the motifs get smaller as they get closer to the center. [blank] was made out of bark cloth. (Form) Traditionally produced and decorated by women in groups to build community and maintain tradition (Context) Used in rituals and ceremonies. (Function) Scholars say that the [blank] gave spiritual meaning since [blank] has mana and was believed that the mana can accumulate its texture. (Audience)

[blank] is symmetrical. It has a black and white pattern and is a tattoo. It has mana and has similarities to tapas, which represents protection. Oil on canvas would be placed onto you from a chisel; soot and oil were placed on your wounds to heal. (Form) Bring ancestral presence into the world of the living. (Function)

Danced at funeral rituals. Used in rites to ensure good harvests, fish, and game. The dance would reenact events from the lives of the heroes. (Function) Made from turtle shell, wood, fiber, feathers, and shell. Tortoise shell is steamed and molded, shaped and tied together. Made of items that were traded throughout the region. Geometric patterns. Many textures. White ochre eyes. Symmetrical (Form) Has a human face (possibly one of the cultural heroes) It is possible the frigate bird was this person/hero’s (Content)

Map of the islands used for navigation. (Function) Made of wood, cowrie shells, and coconut fibers. The horizontal and vertical lines represent currents, which are steady and predictable. The diagonal and curved lines represent wind and water currents and ocean swells. The small shells represent islands. Rebbelib = large map that covers many islands. Mattang = smaller map for training navigators, usually the area around one or two islands. (Form) The use of navigation charts was an important aspect of Pacific Island culture, as they allowed these peoples to explore new territories and to establish trade and cultural exchange with other island communities. (Context)