Ms. Horvath and Ms. Friend-Gray
Art Theme:
American Oppression: Native Americans and African Americans have experienced cultural repression. Students will used visual creativity to develop an understanding of the cultural norms these two ancient societies valued. The study of their art and expression tells the story of their traditions and customs.
Art Theme:
American Oppression: Native Americans and African Americans have experienced cultural repression. Students will used visual creativity to develop an understanding of the cultural norms these two ancient societies valued. The study of their art and expression tells the story of their traditions and customs.
Second Project: Sue Coccia's "Animal Spirits." Sue's grandmother was Native American, and that tiny bit of heritage has had a large influence on her art. Indigenous art, and its relationship with the animal world has influenced her unique style. The drawings depicts animal images or totems from around the world. Animal totems represent a deep spirituality, and by beginning to understand animal's qualities and traits, we can learn from them.
Stone People: Both African and Native American cultures carved toys for their children. We made clay children or stone people depicting important personal activities.
African Animal Portraits: Students worked with my Ed 500 student from UNH, using theatrical makeup techniques to become their favorite African animal.
Electric Blue Paintings: Students used the color of turquoise to monochromatically paint dancing figures. Native American Legend has it that the Native American Indians danced and rejoiced when the rains came. Their tears of joy mixed with the rain and seeped into Mother Earth to become Sky Stone Turquoise.