Essential Question: In what ways is art a reflection of culture?
Content Objective: Students will discover how the artwork of indigenous people is influenced by their spiritual beliefs, geographical location, and Symbolism.
Learning Target: Students will choose a Native American Weaving, A Huichol Indian Yarn Painting, or an Amate Bark Painting to create their own culturally based artwork.
Background Choose one of the cultures below and watch the video(s) below.
Native American Weaving Watch Video Beauty Before Me (You only need to watch until the 16:30 time mark and not the entire 27 minutes)
Amate Bark Painting All -Watch Video on Schoology -Mo FIni Presents Amate Painting and then How to Make a Mexican Bark Painting (You only need to watch until the 2:30 time mark and not the entire 13 minutes)
Websites Below are some websites listing plants and animals of North Carolina. These can be used if you decide to use subjects from your own environment rather than those found in the environment of the native culture you choose. North Carolina Plants Native Plants of NC Wild Flowers of NC Coastal Plants