WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012
Pluralism and the Treaty of Waitangi
In teaching week 5 you will discuss pluralism and the Treaty of Waitangi in your tutorials.
Use this discussion, the notes in your ALVC book and the internet to respond to the following
questions;
1. Define the term 'pluralism' using APA referencing.
pluralism - The doctrine that numerous distinct ethnic, religious, and cultural groups should and do coexist, and that no single group is superior to others. This is very similar to multiculturalism. The opposite is particularism.
>>> http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/Pin.html
"Pluralism in art refers to the nature of artforms and artists as diverse. The cultural context of art is all encompassing in its respect for the art of the world's cultures. Inclusion of individuals of differing ethnicities, genders, ideologies, abilities, ages, religions, econimic status and educational levels in valued. Pluralism honours differences within and between equitable groups while seeing their commonalities." (Caldwell 1999)
2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?
New Zealand is a multicultural society, there is a mix of many different cultures. We have all intergrated very well generally people are very excepting of individual cultures. To me there is no clear dominant culture in New Zealand, however I think the Kiwi culture is still slightly dominant. Many immigrants have come here and settled and their children adopt the New Zealand culture and therefore become a kiwi. From perosnal experience; my family is from Singapore and we moved to New Zealand when I was nine years old. I feel like I'm a kiwi.
In teaching week 5 you will discuss pluralism and the Treaty of Waitangi in your tutorials.
Use this discussion, the notes in your ALVC book and the internet to respond to the following
questions;
pluralism - The doctrine that numerous distinct ethnic, religious, and cultural groups should and do coexist, and that no single group is superior to others. This is very similar to multiculturalism. The opposite is particularism.
>>> http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/Pin.html
"Pluralism in art refers to the nature of artforms and artists as diverse. The cultural context of art is all encompassing in its respect for the art of the world's cultures. Inclusion of individuals of differing ethnicities, genders, ideologies, abilities, ages, religions, econimic status and educational levels in valued. Pluralism honours differences within and between equitable groups while seeing their commonalities." (Caldwell 1999)
2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?
New Zealand is a multicultural society, there is a mix of many different cultures. We have all intergrated very well generally people are very excepting of individual cultures. To me there is no clear dominant culture in New Zealand, however I think the Kiwi culture is still slightly dominant. Many immigrants have come here and settled and their children adopt the New Zealand culture and therefore become a kiwi. From perosnal experience; my family is from Singapore and we moved to New Zealand when I was nine years old. I feel like I'm a kiwi.
3. Before 1840, what was New Zealand's dominant culture?
4. How does the Treaty of Waitangi relate to us all as artists and designers working
in New Zealand?
Many
young artists and designers have taken the abstraction from European art and
mix it with Maori art which is geometric and symbolic. The techniques used by
young designers often derive from European art, however the themes and motif
reflect the Maori belief system. The result of this is hybridity in their art.
I think the Treaty of Waitangi has influenced us as designers and our art in a good way, beacuse we see the mix of two very different styles of art come together and create exciting and modern art. European art is more abstract and 'secular' on the other hand Maori art has quite a lot of symbolism with the use of patterns and geometric shapes. As artist we use these different elements in our work which helps to build a diversity n our art.
I think the Treaty of Waitangi has influenced us as designers and our art in a good way, beacuse we see the mix of two very different styles of art come together and create exciting and modern art. European art is more abstract and 'secular' on the other hand Maori art has quite a lot of symbolism with the use of patterns and geometric shapes. As artist we use these different elements in our work which helps to build a diversity n our art.
5. How can globalization be seen as having a negative effect on 'regional diversity' that leads to a 'homogenized world culture' in New Zealand in particular? (ALVC2 handbook page 52, http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/globalization)
In New Zealand we experienced world culture because of all the different races that we have in our society there is no clear line between cultures. This is a shame because people loose their "roots".
6. Shane Cotton's paintings are said to examine the cultural landscape. Research Cotton's work 'Welcome'(2004) and 'Three quarter view ' (2005) to analyze what he is saying about colonialization and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Shane Cottons painting examines New Zealand bi-cultural landscape. Cotton focuses on the Maori moko face tattoo in his paintings. In the 'Three quarter view' the man depicted in the painting is off European descent his name is Bernett Burns, he had spent a lot of time with the Maori people in fact he lived among them in the 1830's; which led him to get the traditional Maori moko. There are also targets, a sparrow and a goldfinch in the painting, the goldfinch symbolises Christianity.
In 'Welcome' Cotton deals with a similar idea where he has faces of Maori men and juxtaposes it with the symbol of an goldfinch and sparrow. Again he shows the bi-cultural New Zealand landscape with his subject matters.
Here is a informative video about Cotton's 'Three quarter view':
'Welcome' (2004) Shane Cotton
http://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/catalogues/work/52293/shane-cotton-welcome.aspx
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7. Tony Albert's installation 'Sorry' (2008) reflect the effects of colonization on the aboriginal people of Australia. Research the work and comment on what Albert is communicating through his work, and what he is referring to. Describe the materials that Albert uses on this installation and say what he hopes his work can achieve.
A short video featuring Tony Albert:
8. Define the term 'kitsch'.
kitsch [kɪtʃ]
n
a. tawdry, vulgarized, or pretentious art, literature, etc., usually with popular or sentimental appeal
9. Explain how the work of both artists relates to pluralism.
Tony Albert | Australia b.1981 | Girramay people | Sorry 2008 |
Found kitsch objects applied to vinyl letters | 99 objects :
200 x 510 x 10cm (installed) | The James C Sourris Collection.
Purchased 2008 with funds from James C Sourris through the
Queensland Art Gallery Foundation | Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6afMy0rlqq8
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