Power and Presence in Oceanic Art (700–1980 CE)
Feathers, Bark, and the DivineIn this episode of AP Art History in 15, Mr. Bruns takes you across the vast Pacific to explore how art in Oceania is worn, performed, invoked, and revered. From sacred feather regalia to carved divine figures and monumental barkcloth textiles, discover how art functions as a powerful force in social, political, and spiritual life.
We take a deep dive into three major works from the AP 250:
‘Ahu ‘ula – the dazzling Hawaiian feather cape that radiates sacred authority and battlefield power.
Female deity figure (Nukuoro) – a strikingly abstract wooden sculpture…
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