Unit 9 Required Works

This study guide covers Art of the Pacific from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, focusing on the diverse cultures, materials (wood, feathers, shells, fibers), functions (ritual, ceremonial, social), and ancestral connections in art. Specific artworks are detailed, including Ahu 'ula, Moai, Malagan masks, and tapa. Key themes include power, spirituality, cultural exchange, navigation, and ancestral veneration, connecting to other units like Global Prehistory and Early Europe. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips covering multiple-choice, short answer, and free-response formats.