Samoan Patterns/Motifs(4 Facts Task)

 

BRONZE (MATHS TASK)

 

times table challenge

 

questions about Samoan Art

 Samoan Art - Questions

Please read the article on Samoan Art here before answering the questions.

1) Today we are learning about art from:

a) Samoan b) Tongan

c) Fijian d) Niuean

2) What is the name of the big upside down triangle that represents extended family on a tatau?

a) Pula tama b) Pula tele

c) Va’a d) Asofa’aifo

3) How many traditional patterns can be found on siapo?

a) 20 b) 12

c) 13 c) 5

i) What is fa’a sigago?

→ a samoan attern

4) Which animal/insect is not represented in one of the traditional patterns found on siapo?

a) Crab b) Fish

c) Spider d) All of these

5) What is a difference between Siapo ‘Elei and Siapo mamanu? 

→ Siapo mamanu is hand painted

6) What 2 names can be given to the lines that come out from the va’a on a tatau?

→   Tilafaiga     Taema 

Samoan Art and Artists(4 facts task)

 

research presentation task

 

questions about Samoan Art Forms

 Samoan Art Forms Questions

Please read the article on Samoa here before answering the questions.

1) Today we are learning about art forms from:

a) Samoan b) Tongan

c) Fijian d) Niuean

2) What are the three art forms you learned about in the text?

a) Tatau b) Painting

c) Siapo d) Ie Toga

3) How many islands make up Samoa in total?

a) 2 b) 8

c) 7 c) 3

i) What is the capital city of Samoa?

→ apia

4) Where does a male tatau (Pe’a / Malofie) start from?

a) The upper thigh b) The shoulders

c) The torso d) The ankles

5) What is the name of the tree which ink was collected from for tatau?

→ Pandanus tree

6) Why do you have to be careful of the ink?

→ it is tattoo ink i fink

7) From what tree is the material for siapo made? 

a) Candlewood b) Mulberry

c) Blood tree d) Lipstick Tree

8) Describe what an ie Toga is:

→ a thing that you can make clothes or a big as mat thingy

facts about Samoan Art Forms

 

Design task(Aute flower)

 

times table challenge

 

maths task

 

Samoan research presentation

 

questions about Samoan Art History

 Samoan Art History- Questions

Please read the article on Samoa here before answering the questions.

Tyler Veau: Storyteller

1) This week we are learning about art from...

a) Samoa b) Tonga

c) Fiji d) Niue

2) What is Tatau?

a)  Weaving b) Tattooing

c)  Painting d) Carving

3) What is needed for Tatau?

a) Flax b) Paint and Paper

c) ‘Au and Ink c) Wood

4) What can be represented in a Tatau?

a) Family b) The person’s background

c) Culture d) Values

5) What is another name for a pattern or symbol?

a) An illustration b) a picture

c) A motif d) an idea

How Tatau came to Samoa

6) What is the name of Tatau for women?

a) Pe’a b) Malu

7) Where do you find this type of Tatau on the body?

Bottom half

8) In which ocean will you find Samoa?

a) Atlantic Ocean b) Southern Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean d) Tasman Sea

9) According to Samoan storytelling, where did the twins, Tilafaigā and Taemā, learn about the art of Tatau?

→ they swam to fiji

10) According to the story, why was it only men who got tattooed in Samoa for many years?

→ the malu resurfaced and now many samoan women proudly receive the tatau

Facts about Samoan History/art history

 

top 4 Niuean Artists(4 facts task)

 

questions about Niuean Artists

 Niuean Artists - Questions

Please read the article on here before answering the questions.

1) Who are the four artists we are learning about today?

→ 

2) What school did John Pule attend in Auckland?

a) Tamaki College

b) Selwyn College

c) Mount Albert Grammar

d) St Kents

3) What does John Pule’s art comprise of?

a) Painting on canvas and barkcloth

b) Drawing on canvas

c) Painting on canvas

d) Painting on barkcloth

4) What art is Foufili Halagigie known for?

a) Hiapo

b) Painting

c) Knitting

d) Lili Fakamanaia (Wall Hangings)

5) Describe the Lili Fakamanaia:

→ it is the colours red blue and yellow 

6) In what countries has Cora-Allan Wickliffe’s art been shown?

→ Aotearoa and internationally including Australia, Niue, England and Canada.

7) What is Cora-Allan Wickliffe known for creating and where are her collections shown in NZ?

→ niuean artist

8) Macksoul Art is known for what kind of art?
a) Painting

b) Drawing

c) Hiapo

d) Weaving

facts about John Pule (Niuean artist)

 

Niuean flag(design task)

 This is my Niuean flag I couldn't do the white but it looks good.

questions about Niue Art Forms

 Niue Art Forms - Questions

Please read the article on Niue here before answering the questions.

1) What are the two popular weaving techniques?

a) Lalaga and Hiapo b) Lalaga and Tia

c) Lalaga and Carving d) Tia and Hiapo

2) What materials do Niueans use in New Zealand to weave?

a) Seaweed b) Branches

c) Harakeke d) Leaves

3) Who participates in weaving?

a) Mostly women and some men b) Just women

c) Just men c) Children

i) Describe some of the traditional materials used:

→ weaving,sculpture,craft,wearable art

4) What is the name of the canoes that are carved in Niue?

a) Waka b) Vaka

c) Dinghies d) Boats

5) What New Zealand tree is used for carving?

a) Kauri b) Pohutukawa

c) Miro d)Tōtara

6) What does hiapo mean in Niuean?

a) Barkcloth or Tapa b) Mat or Tapa

c) Dress or Mat d) Barkcloth or Blanket

7) What are hihi beads? 

a) Little blue land snail shells b) Little yellow land snail shells

c) Little pink land snail shells d) Little green land snail shells

8) Describe why hihi are prized gifts:because the time that people spend making it and when it is done the necklace looks beautiful.