Explore toi Māori or Pacific art, and create an artwork inspired by what you’ve seen.
Experience Te Papa’s magnificent collection of Māori or Pacific art from past and present. Develop your visual literacy skills by exploring the special place that toi Māori (Māori art) holds in Māori culture. Alternatively, find out about customary art practices from the wider Pacific region. See how some contemporary Māori or Pacific artists reflect on or transform customary practices and cultural beliefs. Share your critical responses to artworks, and create your own work inspired by what you’ve seen.
Choose one option from two programme areas:
Programme information
Availability: From Term 3, 2012
Learning areas and strands: The Arts – Understanding the Arts in Context; Developing Practical Knowledge; Developing Ideas; Communicating and Interpreting
Year level: Years 1 – 8
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost per student: $6.50 (Teachers and parent helpers are free)
Questions? Contact us