Thursday, 29 October 2020
4 Facts About Samoan Art And Artists
Samoan Art Questions
Samoan Art - 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?
→ Fa`a sigago is a pattern that represents a flower from the Pandanus plant.
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 and siapo elei is carved into wood
6) What 2 names can be given to the lines that come out from the va’a on a tatau?
→ Pe`a or Malofie
Times Table Practice
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Samoan Art Forms Questions
Samoan Art Forms 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?
→ candlenut tree or lama
6) Why do you have to be careful of the ink?
→ Because the Ink is poisonous.
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:
→ It is a mat known as treasure.
4 Facts About Samoan Art Forms
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
4 Facts About Samoan History And Art History

Hi everyone Its me Jade and this is my 4 facts task for today. Also for this task all we had to do was 4 facts about samoan history and art history,So here are 4 facts about samoan history and art history. Please leave a positive and lovely comment on my blog bye!!
Samoan Art History Questions
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?
From her thighs down to her knees.
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?
→ Fiji
10) According to the story, why was it only men who got tattooed in Samoa for many years?
→ The twins got the words wrong to the song.
Friday, 23 October 2020
Art Planning For Maori
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Art Planning For Niuean Language Week
4 Facts About Niuean Art
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Silver Subtraction Part 3
4 Facts About Niuean Art Forms
Niuean Artists Questions
Niuean Artists - Questions
Please read the article on here before answering the questions.
1) Who are the four artists we are learning about today?
→ John Pule,Foufili Halagigie,Lili Fakamanaia and cora-allan Wickliffe`s
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:
→Lili Fakamanaia is made of yellow, red, blue and white raffia and kaniu (coconut tree leaf midribs).
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?
→ Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Wallace Arts Trust
8) Macksoul Art is known for what kind of art?
a) Painting
b) Drawing
c) Hiapo
d) Weaving
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Silver Subtraction Part 2
4 Facts About Niuean Art Forms
Niue Art Forms Questions
Niue Art Forms - 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:
→ laufā, kā niu, laniu & kala fou.
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 It is small and takes a long time to make.