WEEK 5 Pluralism and the Treat of Waitangi

Q1. Define the term 'pluralism' using APA referencing.
A1. Pluralism is used within many different topics such as religion, culture and politically. Its involves diversity with the areas/topic stated. Pluralism is when there are smaller groups of different cultures within a larger society and each different cultural/ethic/religous group respect one another and living that way.
Cultural pluralism. (2011). Dictionary.com. Retreived from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cultural+pluralism

Q2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?
A2. From an outside eye I think Maori culture would be the culture that dominants New Zealand. As the european New Zealanders do not really have much of a culture that is orginal to just them. Though really it would be a mixture of Maori and NZ European. "New Zealand has a very unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Maori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world." This discription of New Zealand culture I found on and tourtist website.

Q3. Before 1840, what was New Zealand's dominant culture?
A3. The dominant Culture during this time would have been Maori but they would of been fighting to keep there culture the dominant one over the Europeans.

Q4. How does the Treaty of Waitangi relate to us all as artists and designers working
in New Zealand?
A4.Claiming what is ours. If your are an artist or designer you don't want some coming in and deciding to take over your work and claim it as there own this is one idea of how it could relate to the treaty of Waitangi. It also gives some people inspriration for there work depending if they are Maori or pakaha using the art to get a message across of what they believe is right regarding the Treaty.

Q5. How can globalization be seen as having a negative effect on regional diversity in New Zealand in particular?
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Q6. Shane Cotton's paintings are said to examine the cultural landscape. Research Cotton's work 'Welcome'(2004) and 'Forked Tongue' (2011) to analyze what he is saying about colonialization and the Treaty of Waitangi.
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'Welcome' (2004) Shane Cotton 

http://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/catalogues/work/52293/shane-cotton-welcome.aspx

'Forked Tongue'(2011) Shane Cotton

7. Tony Albert's installation 'Sorry' (2008) reflect the effects of colonization on the aboriginal people of Australia. Research the work and comment on what Albert is communicating through his work, and what he is referring to. Describe the materials that Albert uses on this installation and say what he hopes his work can achieve. Define the term 'kitsch'.
8. Explain how the work of both artists relates to pluralism.