ARTH217

Kiwi Icons: Introduction to Art in Aotearoa New Zealand

15 points

Not offered 2017

For further information see Humanities

Description

The course focuses on a series of significant works of art and architecture from the history of Aotearoa New Zealand, beginning with Maori art of the pre-contact period and advancing to the work of contemporary Maori, Pakeha and Pacific artists across a range of media. The course concentrates on the ways in which Maori culture and art have intersected with Eureopan art traditions developed and adapted in Aotearoa.

Prerequisites

15 points at 100-level Art History and Theory and any 15 points from the BA schedule; or 45 points from the Arts schedule; or by approval of the Head of Department.

Restrictions

ARTH110