The Art of Haiti
Where IS Haiti?
An island in theCaribbean calledHispaniola – the Eastpart of the Island is theDominican Republic.The smaller Western partof the island is Haiti.
Port-au-Prince is thecapitol
Haiti
Haiti
Despite Haiti’s poverty andviolence, art is embeddedin Haitian culture.
Did you know: Haiti is thepoorest country in ourhemisphere (even beforethe earthquake).
Most Haitians live on $2 orless per day ($1USD=47Gourdes)
An earthquake in 2010devastated the alreadyimpoverished country.
Comparing Mississippi to Haiti…
Mississippi’s land area:48,430 sq. miles
Haiti’s land area:
10,714 sq. miles
Mississippi’s population:2.0 million people
Haiti’s population: 9.8million people
Mississippi’s populationdensity: 63.5 people per sq.mile
Haiti’s population density:907.22 people per sq. mile.
Haitian Culture
The culture of Haiti hasstrong West Africanroots, as well as Frenchroots due to the Frenchcolonization of Haiti.
The national language isHaitian Creole (Kreyòl) –derived from French.
Music is a huge part ofHaitian culture –Haitians love to sing anddance!
Haitian Culture
The Art of Haiti – DRAPO BANNERS
Drapos
Haiti is a nation rich with art.
Drapos are one of the mostcelebrated genres of Haitianart.
Usually made of satin, velvet,rayon, and adorned withsequins, beads, or appliques.
Lots of religious imagery andsymbolism in drapo banners.They are often used inreligious ceremonies.
These banners are often usedas narratives to tell a story.
These beautiful flagsrepresent the rich, colorfulculture of Haiti.
Drapos
What kindof story canYOU tellthrough abanner?
