Culture of HaitiEmily, Yang, Hanna

ART● Characteristics: Brilliant colors, naive perspective, and humor

● The themes of the art reflect mainly everyday life, religion, (Voudou which is a combination of African religion and Catholicism), and political life.

● The study of Haitian Art is reflective of multi-curricular disciplines including history, language arts, geography, and sociology.

● Haitian paintings, (earlier works) are often characterized by stylized forms, and often a naïve painting style. Haitian art frequently features bright colors, strong patterns, repetition, and a strong use of symbols.

DRAPO VODOU: Spirit Flags

Drapo Vodou is an art-form unique to Haiti. Constructed of sequins and beads hand-sewn onto fabric, these "flags" bring to life the dynamic iconography of Haitian Vodou.

http://data.worldbank.org/country/haiti

MUSICThe music of Haiti is influenced mostly by African migration through slavery. Styles unique to Haiti include music derived from vodou ceremonical traditions and the wildly popular Compas.

Mizik rasin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yJ7jzWOaF8

kompa

Haitian rap