CONTEXTUAL STUDIES TASK 4

By Michela Grech and Francesca Jaccarini

Characteristics of luzzu The main colours used. The eye of Orisis. Shape A high percentage of tourism visits

Marsaxlokk in order to view these extraordinary boats

Characteristics of Rubble walls Irregular forms Use of it Withstanding natures elements How it is built (design) Not uniformed Purpose for use

Historic/culture developments and its contemporary practice of the Luzzu.

It was origined by the Phoenicians. Maltese made the luzzu bigger Fiber instead of wood

Historic/culture developments and its contemporary practice of rubble wall

Makes use in homes for design Used to separate gardens in domestic

gardens

Materials, process, formal elements and visual language of Luzzu

Wood Made out of lines Smooth texture Vertically line of symmetry Primary and secondary colours

Materials, process, formal elements and visual language of rubble wall

Stone negative space in between the rocks placed as randomly as possible The texture of the wall is rough colour of the stone is not always

consistent

Judgments, opinions and conclusions The Luzzu was the most ideal fishing boat to use

in that era infect high percentage of Maltese fishermen still use this this boat till the present day

The Luzzu is able to manoeuvre into bad weather keeping the fishermen safe

Used for fishing and tourism The Rubble wall was most ideal for water to pass

through the wall of rubble gives a unique personality to the

environment It is still used today for decoration in homes

Luzzu

Rubble walls

Characteristics of the Maltese Tiles Geometric shapes and patterns Some florals or leaves The use of various tiles to make 1 design Borders around the room Green, red, black, and grey

Characteristics of the Maltese Lace Cream silk Maltese cross Wheat ears or oat leaves

Historic/culture developments and its contemporary practice of the Maltese tiles Originated from the Turks and Spanish Came to Malta during the time of the

Ottoman Turks Died down during the wars Reviving now.

Historic/culture developments and its contemporary practice of the Maltese lace Started with the Knights of Malta Reduce during the economical

depression 1800s, Lady Hamilton Chichestersent

Italian lacemakers to Malta

Materials, process, formal elements and visual language of the Maltese tiles Mould Concrete Done individually

Materials, process, formal elements and visual language of the Maltese Lace Lace pillow Lace bobbins A lot of detail

Judgments, opinions and conclusions The Maltese tiles are strong Take a lot of time to finish Are being used once more to give rustic

looks. The Maltese lace is very delicate Used for nobility and aristocracy I think it is now simply apreciated for its

detail. Its no longer popular.

Maltese Tiles

Maltese Lace

References Airmalta.com, 2016. Maltese Luzzu: A tradition surrounded by

superstition. [online] Available at:< https://www.airmalta.com/destinations/malta/blog/detail/maltese-luzzu> [Accessed 16 Jan. 2016].

Anecdotesfrommalta.blogspot.com.mt, 2010. Anecdotes from Malta: The Luzzu. [online] Available

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[Accessed 16 Jan. 2016]. Encyclopedia.com, 2016. rubble Facts, information, pictures |

Encyclopedia.com articles about rubble. [online] Available at: [Accessed 16 Jan. 2016].

Wikipedia, 2016. Rubble. [online] Available at: [Accessed 16 Jan. 2016].

References References Airmalta.com, 2016.Lace Making | Air Malta. [online] Available at:

[Accessed 18 Jan. 2016].

Independent.com.mt, 2016.FIRST: Stiled in Malta... The art of tile making - The Malta Independent. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 Jan. 2016].

Ltd, A., 2016.A second chance at a first impression. [online] Times of Malta. Available at: [Accessed 18 Jan. 2016].

Maltese History & Heritage, 2013.Maltese Crafts. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 Jan. 2016].

TVM News, 2015.Traditional decorative Maltese tiles still in demand - TVM News. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 Jan. 2016].

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