How did geographic isolation affect Pacific art?
It led to unique, localized art styles with limited syncretism.
What is the significance of nature in Pacific art?
Motifs related to sea, land, and sky reflect the deep relationship islanders have with the natural world.
When was the Pacific region inhabited relative to other regions?
The Pacific was inhabited much later (700 to 70,000 years ago).
How did 19th-century Western expansionism impact Pacific art?
It led to cultural shifts like Christianity, processed foods, and new languages, impacting art in Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.
What role did ceremonies play in Pacific art?
Many artworks are integral to rituals and ceremonies.
Define syncretism in the context of art.
The blending of different artistic styles or cultural elements.
What is meant by 'narrative art'?
Art that tells stories, conveying cultural values and beliefs.
Define Near Oceania.
The region of the Pacific including Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Define Remote Oceania.
The region of the Pacific including Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Fiji.
What is the Polynesian Migration?
The expansion of people from Asia settling in Remote Oceania.
