The Pacific & Africa (Each are separate lessons within AP College Board but are combined here due to the compressed nature of PreAP.)

Art of the Pacific

Easter Island Moai around 1000 CE to the second half of 17th century. Over 885 quarried, carved, & erected View of the northeast of the exterior slopes of the quarry, with several moai (human figure carving) on the slopes; a young, South American man with a horse is standing in the foreground for scale, Easter Island Copyright Trustees of the British Museum

Where is Easter Island?  Using the research tools we practiced during the last lesson, look up where Easter Island is located.  We will discuss together.  Make sure you have a picture to reference and can explain.  Drag and drop a picture of the location to the next slide.

Drag and drop a picture of location of Easter Island

Hoa Hakananai’a dates around 1200 CE One of only 14 moai made from basalt Rock sparkles with tiny crystals, difficult to carve - unforgiving All others carved from islands volcanic tuff Adoption of Christianity in 1860, remaining standing moai were toppled Backs to the sea – keeping watch over the island, head slightly tilted back (scanning horizon) Eyes were inlaid with red stones & coral Originally painted with red & white designs

Carved relief on back a later date Low relief or incised Showing images related to the islands birdman cult Birdman cult ritual annual trial of strength and endurance Chiefs and followers competed The victor then represented the creator god, Makemake, for the following year

Wooden sculptures ( tino aitu ) from Nukuoro STYLIZED

Type in your paraphrased definition of stylized (art term)?

 Placed in a central location during ritual marking the beginning of harvest  Taro, breadfruit, arrowroot, banana, sugar cane, pandanus, and coconuts  Harvested fruit & food offerings were brought to the wooden sculptures  Male & female dances were performed  Women were tattooed  The wooden sculptures were considered the resting place of a god or a deified ancestor’s spirit

African Art

Fang Reliquary Figure   Discuss your findings. Present your 21 st Century Fang Reliquary of your culture/identity Click on the link below and type your response to the question: Why are these figures important to the Indigenous peoples of this area?

Great Zimbabwe National Monument (UNESCO/NHK) Watch video and take solid notes!!! This info will be on the test!

Nkisi Nkondi, Kongo People  Research this figure and type into the google form in the link below a solid comparison/contrast short essay either with the Fang Reliquary Figure or the Wooden sculptures (tino aitu) from Nukuoro. Structure similar to our short essay on the test.  We will read aloud.  Gjwba4fHW Gjwba4fHW Gjwba4fHW

Elephant Mask, Kuosi Society, Bamileke Peoples, Cameroon     Mask Project!!! Research different ways to create your own mask. Follow some of the culture’s foundations for mask making and rituals.