ART105 Art and Meaning of Tattooing in Polynesian Cultures Discussion this is discussion art for ART 105 class. all the information in the file Purpose The

ART105 Art and Meaning of Tattooing in Polynesian Cultures Discussion this is discussion art for ART 105 class. all the information in the file Purpose
The purpose of this discussion board is to further explore the art and meaning of tattooing
in Polynesian cultures.
Directions
1. Re-read the highlighted section on p. 237 of your textbook, “Tattoo in Polynesia.” Next,
read the following articles:
Oxford University Press Blog: “Traditional Polynesian Tattooing,” March 19th, 2008:
https://blog.oup.com/2008/03/polynesian_tattoo/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site.
“Embodied Symbols of the South Seas: Tattoo in Polynesia,” by Lars Krutak, June 3rd, 2013:
https://www.larskrutak.com/embodied-symbols-of-the-south-seas-tattoo-inpolynesia/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
“Polynesian tattooing tools,” The Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, England, 2011:
http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/permanent-body-arts/tattooing/174polynesian-tattooing-tools.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Then watch this short video:
Polynesian Cultural Center: Samoan Tattoos:

2. Answer the following questions in a 3-paragraph minimum post:
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What are some of the meanings and reasons behind tattooing in Polynesian cultures?
Who gets tattooed in Polynesian cultures, and why?
How are the traditional tools similar to those used today?
How are modern tattoos different from traditional Polynesian tattoos?
Do you think that the proliferation of tattooing in the modern world has diminished
the spiritual and cultural meaning of traditional tattooing in cultures like the Maori or
Samoan, where it still carries great importance?
3. Reply to your classmate (at least one paragraph). How did your classmate react to the last
question above? Do you agree or disagree with them, and why? (“I agree/disagree with
you” is not a valid response).
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