The Art of Tapa (2002)
The story of tapa - from the time the first mulberry seedlings were bought to the Pacific by Indonesian travellers to the present: its manufacture and decoration, its religious, cultural, artistic and economic significance. Tapa is made in Tonga, Samoa and in parts of New Zealand. The video follows the manufacture and decoration of the tapa, mainly in Tonga and Samoa, and brings out the symbolism and history of the patterns in each culture.
Primary Title
- The Art of Tapa
Date Broadcast
- 2002
Release Year
- 2002
Duration
- 44:31
Channel
- Media Services
Broadcaster
- The University of Auckland Libraries and Learning Services
Programme Description
- The story of tapa - from the time the first mulberry seedlings were bought to the Pacific by Indonesian travellers to the present: its manufacture and decoration, its religious, cultural, artistic and economic significance. Tapa is made in Tonga, Samoa and in parts of New Zealand. The video follows the manufacture and decoration of the tapa, mainly in Tonga and Samoa, and brings out the symbolism and history of the patterns in each culture.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use.
Notes
- From VHS tape VIDEO LV02-235 "A video resource for teachers of Pasifika, visual art, and other curriculum areas in primary, intermediate, and secondary schools"--Container.
Subjects
- Tapa--Oceania
- Tapa--Social aspects--Oceania
- Documentary films--New Zealand
Genres
- Arts/crafts
- Documentary
Contributors
- Sandra Kailahi (Narrator)
- Judy Duncan (Producer)
- John McRae (Director)
- Video Campus (Production Unit)
- Auckland College of Education (Production Unit)
- Air New Zealand (Funder)
- Vanya Vitasovich (Sound)
- Simon Frantzen (Editor)
- John McRae (Editor)
Subjects
- Tapa--Oceania
- Tapa--Social aspects--Oceania
- Documentary films--New Zealand