Week 5 - Pluralism and the Treat of Waitangi
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.
“A theory that there are more than one or more than two kinds of
ultimate reality” (merriam-webster n.d.)
“A state of society in
which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain
and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the confines
of a common civilization” (merriam-webster n.d.)
2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?
2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?
While it is largely
being occupied by both Maoris and Europeans, in my opinion, I believe that New
Zealand is the only country that is successful in being culturally diverse,
while this land was once dominated by its indigenous people the Maori, and
later by the European settler who later colonized it, I believe that this
country is one of the special few that accepts all forms of religion, and
belief, not just European, or Maori, but Asians, pacific, Indonesia etc. Even
if we are defined by such icons as the kiwi, black boots, all blacks, etc,
these things themselves don’t represent one culture of either the Maoris, or
European, they represent all. So in conclusion, I don’t think we have specific dominant
culture (than just being New Zealand).
3. Before 1840, what was New Zealand's dominant culture?
3. Before 1840, what was New Zealand's dominant culture?
The dominant culture
that exist before 1840 were the Maoris, the indigenous people of New Zealand
who originally settle here from the pacific before the British came and adapted
themselves towards the Maori culture. They ultimately lose control when the
treaty of Waitangi was signed.
4. How does the Treaty of Waitangi relate to us all as artists and designers working
in New Zealand?
After the Treaty was
signed allot of Maoris lost their land due to European influences, causing
their people to decrease during the later decade, but after that, the European
began to realize their mistakes and gave back their land and help reignite
their rich culture which was restricted during that time, this part was famous
in New Zealand history as it help the people in accepting other cultures into
their society, allowing artist to not just being inspired of Maori cultures,
but other culture that exists as well. Without it, Maori would of course never lose
their land, but it would also mean that they and their Europeans counterparts would
have never learnt to accept others in the first place.
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)
This
can be seen as having a negative effect, not just in New Zealand, but in all
parts of the world. Known as cultural appropriation, this term refer is a theft
of ideas from primitive culture by more dominant and modern culture, sometimes
doing it without having a real understanding to it. These actions would stop not
just Maoris but any indigenous or primitive culture from practice their customs,
due to such theft, becoming more isolated from the world, which they would
rather hide them, then let them get stolen by other.
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.
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 Cotton was an New Zealand artist who is heavily influence by the history
of Maori and New Zealand culture, including the Treaty of Waitangi. Shane
Cotton’s “Welcome” shows the image of both the head drawings of Jesus (who of
course represent the European settlers) and a Maori, they are done in a proportional
manner to help show their connection and common relation that they have in terms
of cultural diversity. While the second artwork, called “ Three Quarter View”
is a depiction of a European man named Barnet Burns, former sailor who was the
first white man to have ever gained a full moko (Maori facial tattoo) when he
decides to live among the Maori people before returning to Europe years later. The
artwork depicts a copy of Burns face, which is strip back to leave only his
moko intact, converting him from appearing as a European man with a Maori
tattoo into a Maori man, without showing any hints of before. This work,
including additional abstract design and color clearly not associated more with
Maori culture help to represent more of the idea in cultural diversity and the
effects of colonization in New Zealand.
'Welcome' (2004) Shane Cotton
http://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/catalogues/work/52293/shane-cotton-welcome.aspx
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Barnet Burns
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.
Tony Albert’s work “Sorry”
is based on a apology made from 26th Australian Prime Minster Kevin
Rudd to the Aboriginal people. The idea of the work was trying to capture and
reflect the great deal of emotion of the indigenous people, who had suffered of
the many years by the British people who colonized the lands. The work is made
up of framed pictures and trinkets displaying the people of the aboriginal,
along with the apology. And what he hopes to achieve though his work obviously
is to make people understand the mistake that they have done to the people, the
after math of their actions, and to help the people give
8. Define the term 'kitsch'.
8. Define the term 'kitsch'.
Based on the German
word meaning “Rubbish” it is something that appeal to low taste and of poor
quality. And in terms of art, it is a form that is considered inferior and tasteless
version of an art of recognized value.
9. Explain how the work of both artists relates to pluralism.
9. Explain how the work of both artists relates to pluralism.
They both related due to both their acceptance of respective cultures. Since
pluralism is about having two or more things exist in the same space or
reality, both work focuses on the ideas of cultural differences and how each of
the cultures relates to each other in their respective pieces, relating back to
the acceptance and value of everything.
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
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pluralism
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitsch
http://csmt.uchicago.edu/glossary2004/kitsch.htm
http://www.realartroadshow.co.nz/essays/Cotton%20Shane_Kenesis-Kotahi%20Ki%20Kotahi.pdf
http://cs.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=149998
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/curios-of-the-contemporary/story-e6frg8n6-1111119151528
http://www.slideshare.net/diversityforum2011/living-in-new-zealand-in-your-culture-poverty-and-cultural-privilege
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