Art in the Pacific

A survey of art in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia from pre-historical times to the mid-twentieth century. It will explore a range of critical topics including: Pacific perspectives on the nature and purpose of 'art', the role of art within different social and political formations, and indigenous artistic responses to colonialism and modernity

Learning Objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
1. understand, analyse and interpret the art of this region within relevant historical, social,
political and theoretical contexts;
2. gather and organise relevant information and evidence from published materials (i.e.
secondary sources) and to construct an argument using this material;
3. present material which is coherent and well-written and which demonstrates an
understanding of the conventions of academic writing (including appropriate citation,
referencing and documentation).

Assessment
Test 1- 35%
Essay- 40%
Test 2- 25%