Samoan Turtle

 

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?

→ male pandanus bloom

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? 

→ Not like Siapo Elei, siapo mamanu isn’t painted with paint brushes, It is hand painted

Samoan Art and Artist

 

samoan Flower?

 

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?

→ Lama or candlenut

6) Why do you have to be careful of the ink?

→ because it is toxic

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:

→ a woven mat.

Samoan

 I don't know much about Samoan but I did some research and this is my results. I hope it makes sense.

Samoan Flower - Design Task