Figure 33-13: Intertextual Analysis
When reading the chapter assigned to us this week I was surprised by the number of artwork that was tied to the people’s ancestors. There were numerous options for this assignment, and selecting one was difficult since each one was interesting and offered insight into the culture where it originated. Row of moai on a stone platform, figure 33-13, is what I eventually selected to write about.
The moai are giant sculptures made from volcanic tuff, which according to Britannic is “a relatively soft, porous rock that is usually formed by the compaction and cementation of volcanic ash or dust.” The moai are located on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia, and are placed on stone platforms to mark burial sites or where religious ceremonies were conducted.
The moai are giant sculptures made from volcanic tuff, which according to Britannic is “a relatively soft, porous rock that is usually formed by the compaction and cementation of volcanic ash or dust.” The moai are located on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia, and are placed on stone platforms to mark burial sites or where religious ceremonies were conducted.