Question

What are the characteristic of oceanic art

Answer 1

I believe that oceanic art is also known as visual art, such as pottery, sculptures, rock art, masks, etc. Amongst that I would say the art was made with clay, stones, bones, shells, earth made materials like that.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

The main characteristics of oceanic arts, which is the arts of the region that consists of the Pacific Islands, include the following:

1. Oceanic arts are deeply influenced by religion and rituals which they are strongly related to.

2. Oceanic arts have elements of cosmogony—the study of the origin and development of the universe and solar systems.

3. Oceanic arts infuses religious symbolism into artistic objects, dances, and the speeches used during rituals.

4. Oceanic arts are usually produced to encourage social ranking, create political influence, appease ancestors, spirits, and gods, and inspire hope for bountiful harvests.