Niuean Artists Questions

Niuean Artists - Questions

1) Who are the four artists we are learning about today?

→ John Pule, Foufili Halagigie,Cora-Allan Wickliffe and Layna.

2) What school did John Pule attend in Auckland?

a) Tamaki College

b) Selwyn College

c) Mount Albert Grammar

d) St Kents

3) What does John Pule’s art comprise of?

a) Painting on canvas and barkcloth

b) Drawing on canvas

c) Painting on canvas

d) Painting on barkcloth

4) What art is Foufili Halagigie known for?

a) Hiapo

b) Painting

c) Knitting

d) Lili Fakamanaia (Wall Hangings)

5) Describe the Lili Fakamanaia:

→ The Lili Fakamanaia is made of yellow, red, blue and white. It takes over two months to complete. Its colours are those of the Niuean flag.

6) In what countries has Cora-Allan Wickliffe’s art been shown?

→ Australia, Niue, England and Canada.

7) What is Cora-Allan Wickliffe known for creating and where are her collections shown in NZ?

→ Hiapo art and her collections are shown in The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Wallace Arts Trust.

8) Macksoul Art is known for what kind of art?
a) Painting

b) Drawing

c) Hiapo

d) Weaving