CLEAN : British Royal Academy previews Oceania exhibit

The video discusses the European fascination with Oceanic art in the early 20th century, highlighting its influence on artists like Picasso and Henry Moore. It addresses the colonial context of art collection, emphasizing that many objects were exchanged or gifted rather than looted. Despite being removed from their original communities, these objects retain significant ancestral power and are revered.

What was the general perception of European people towards the art from New Zealand?

• They considered it superior to their own art.

• They ignored it completely.

• They were curious and intrigued.

• They saw it as primitive.

Which famous artist was influenced by oceanic art and collected it?

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Salvador Dalí

• Vincent van Gogh

During the turn of the 20th century, how did the visibility of cultural materials change?

• They became less accessible.

• They were hidden from the public.

• They became more accessible and visible.

• They were only available to the elite.

What is the primary origin of most objects in the show?

• They were stolen.

• They were gifted, exchanged, or purchased.

• They were found in archaeological digs.

• They were looted.

What do these objects retain despite not being with their original communities?

• Monetary value

• Ancestral power

• Modern artistic influence

• Historical insignificance