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Jan 2024
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The Moai of Rapa Nui

KYLE WOOD
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Today's mini episode is about the Moai statues of Rapa Nui, commonly referred to as Easter Island. The Moai are one of the artworks I will have in my annual Arts Madness Tournament this March, and it is one of the 250 artworks on the AP Art History list. For those students prepping for the test this spring, check out my AP Art History Cram Session playlist on Spotify.

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