Kia Ora!
This week and the following weeks our class will be focusing on art for topic! The first thing that we needed to do was learn about the kind of art that we will be doing and so we are learning about Maori art ;) Maori art includes specifically Korus and Kowhaiwhai so we had to learn about the different things they are used for and what they signify. After reading about the different things we had to answer the questions what, how and why they are used as well.
QnA
What are Korus and Kowhaiwhai used for? : They are used to tell the history of Maori and the tribe that you are in and Koru's are used for the Kowhaiwhai design.
How are they used?: They are usually used on ceilings in places like Maraes and they are also tattooed on which is the kind of design used for a Moko or it can be carved and also for Maori art!
Why are they used?: The Koru is used because it symbolizes peace, new life, growth and strength and it's name means loop in Maori because it uncurls while it is growing!
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