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.
Caldwell (1999)
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, economic status and educational levels is valued. Pluralism honours
differences within and between equitable groups while seeing their commonalities.
(p. 51, para.1)
2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?
3. Before 1840, what was New Zealand's dominant culture?
The dominant culture was The Maori, when the treaty was signed Maori had outnumbered Pakeha by 50 - 1 .
4. How does the Treaty of Waitangi relate to us all as artists and designers working
in New Zealand?
It relates to every part of us as artists and designers because of the major impact it has had historically in New Zealand. So many things could be expressed through art, talking about the histories of us as a nation. Even other cultures who don't identify themselves as Maori or
Pakeha can still use this history as an expression of their newly found 'sub-culture' and how they identify themselves in this society and how without the treaty could this be different.
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)
According to Rouse (2007):
Globalization is the tendency of businesses, technologies, or philosophies to spread
throughout the world, or the process of making this happen. The global economy is
sometimes referred to as a 'globality', characterized as a totally interconnected
marketplace, unhampered by time zones or national boundaries. (para. 1)
New Zealand has an unique culture and lifestyle. The effects on globalisation and how it possibly can ruin our economic system and culturally our traditions,values and ideologies have been exploited through the use of tourism and also the " foreign" market has found that New Zealand culture( also Polynesian) is a symbol of Strength, Fair and Power. Using these notions help their market grow because of how these factors are seen in society. It has become a symbol of Wealth.
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.
'Welcome' (2004) Shane Cotton
http://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/catalogues/work/52293/shane-cotton-welcome.aspx
'Welcome' is the combination of both sacred and spiritual symbols. On top we have Jesus who is the symbol of Spirituality in a Western culture, whereas below we see the Head of an Ancestor which represents, Heritage, Sacredness and identity. The fantails have a sacred and spiritual meaning in Maori culture, and here it signifies how the values and respects are the same even though we may respect and acknowledge different things and people we are in a society still using those same values.
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' Three Quarter View' Consists of both European and Maori influences. This picture was actually an etching of Barnet Burns. He was a flax trader who fully immersed himself into the traditions of Maori culture.
Here we can see how Cotton has used this painting technique to greatly emphasise the Maori Moko, Diluting any European features from this man, Only signifier is the Goldfinch, which is the European symbol of Jesus and Christianity.We can see how in the past Burns has given up his culture to embrace another and now see how we cannot help but be immersed in both and equally be in a bi cultural tug, especially if you have both cultures in you.
Here Both Works clearly show the colonisation of New Zealand and show us how The Treaty of Waitangi has influenced his ideas and respects of both parties.
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
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.
It was February 13 2008 when Prime Minster Kevin Rudd had apologised for the misconstruing approach and portrayal of the Aborigines, Here this work gives hope for the equality and fair trial of them. It gives people the truth and gives the dignity back to this indigenous culture.
8. Define the term 'kitsch'.
"..."No matter how we classify its context of use", says Calinescu, "kitsch always applies the notion of aesthetic inadequacy" ( Faces of Modernity 236). People often say kitsch is sketchy, cheap, that it is artistic rubbish - the very opposite of chic. " (Kulka, 1996)
The origins of 'Kitsche' is not certain but it most likely came from the German word 'verkitschen' Meaning ' to make cheap' .
9. Explain how the work of both artists relates to pluralism.
Both Artists and their works relate to 'Pluralism' because of their recognition of another culture besides the' white middle class' one that is seen in most westernised smaller countries. Here we see how respects have been made to the indigenous people from their countries, paying respects to the histories,feelings and culture that they share with their communities and tribes. They portray a sense of connection and how both cultures have worked alongside one another.
References:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6afMy0rlqq8
Kee, V. A. (2010). Jus' Drawn proppanow.
Retrieved from http://netsvictoria.org.au/assets/Uploads/JusDrawnEducationKit2.pdf?PHPSESSID=hblpkcgeoqg
Retrieved from http://netsvictoria.org.au/assets/Uploads/JusDrawnEducationKit2.pdf?PHPSESSID=hblpkcgeoqg
Nationalgalleryaus. (2010, December 16). 87 149998 - Shane Cotton 'three-quarter view'
2005 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/CaGKr3YHw9M
2005 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/CaGKr3YHw9M
AUT University. (2012). Academic literacies in visual communications 2: Resource book.
Auckland, New Zealand: Lyceum Press for AUT University.
Kulka. T (1996). Kitsch and Art, USA : The Pennsylvania State University Press.
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