1. Define the term 'pluralism' using APA referencing.

Pluralism in art refers to the nature of artforms and artists as diverse. The cultural context of art is all encompassing in its respect for the art of the world’s cultures. Inclusion of individuals of differing ethnicities, genders, ideologies, abilities, ages, religion, economic status and educational levels is valued. Pluralism honours differences within and between equitable groups while seeing their commonalities.

Reference: Caldwell, B. (1999) Cultural Context. Retrieved 28 Aug, 2011 from Academic Literacies in Visual Communication 2: Resource Book (2011), Lyceum Press for AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand.

2. How would you describe New Zealand's current dominant culture?

Multi-cultural

3. Before 1840, what was New Zealand's dominant culture?

The dominant culture before 1840 was the Maori culture. As this was before the treaty was signed. And before the treaty was signed, the Maori’s were the natives.

4. How does the Treaty of Waitangi relate to us all as artists and designers working
in New Zealand?
It gives us more thought on the heritage that we live in. It makes us, designers, combine

5. How can globalization be seen as having a negative effect on regional diversity in New Zealand in particular?

6. Shane Cotton's paintings are said to examine the cultural landscape. Research Cotton's work 'Welcome'(2004) and 'Forked Tongue' (2011) to analyze what he is saying about colonialization and the Treaty of Waitangi.