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Transcript of Do Now: Read the paper that is on the desk. Answer the Do Now question #’s 1-3 on the worksheet.
Do Now:
Read the paper that is on the desk.
Answer the Do Now question #’s 1-3 on the worksheet.
Northwest Native American Art
northern Washington, U.S.A.
southern Alaska, U.S.A.
British Columbia, Canada
Who, What, and Where?
• Kwakiutl– southern British Columbia
• Haida– Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C.
• Tlingit– southern Alaska
• totem poles
• masks
• rattles, chests, bowls, clothing, charms, houses, canoes
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: Vol. II , ed. 12
When?
• “Some artistic traditions originated as early as 500 BC, although others developed only after the arrival of Europeans in North America.”
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: Vol. II , ed. 12
Why?• spiritual uses
– Eagle Transformation Mask• Kwakiutl, late 1800’s• s. British Columbia
• social status– Chilkat Blanket
• Tlingit, early 1900’s• Alaska
– Haida Totem Poles• Haida, 1800’s• Queen Charlotte Isl., B.C.
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: Vol. II , ed. 12
Reconstruction of a Haida Village
Master Tlingit Carver
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRgKm1KBVA
• Listen as Master Tlingit Carver Keith Wolfe-Smarch explains why rules make art strong.
ExamplesKwakiutl Tlingit Haida
http://www.spiritsofthewestcoast.com/gallery/native-masks.asp
Examples of Kwakiutl Art
Raven
Examples of Kwakiutl Art
Killer Whale
Examples of Kwakiutl Art
Young Thunderbird
Examples of Kwakiutl Art
Spirit Bear
Examples of Kwakiutl Art
Raven
Examples of Tlingit Art
Bear
Examples of Tlingit Art
Bird
Examples of Haida Art
Dog Salmon
Examples of Haida Art
Raven
Examples of Haida Art
Eagle, Frog
Examples of Haida Art
Raven
Examples of Haida Art
Raven, Child
Examples of Haida Art
Wolf
Examples of Haida Art
Wolf
Project Instructions
Start-off Project• 1: Copy a design from one of the books by making a small line drawing. This is to get you
accustomed to the Northwestern motif.
Final Project• 1: Choose your animal.• 2: Choose the shape you will design your animal inside of.
• 3: Draw the simple outline of the animal inside the shape.– The animal should be drawn simplistically.– Get this design from the Animal Design List.
• 4: Add the decorative patterns to the animal and space around the animal.– You may only use the shapes provided in the Shape List.
• 5: Add the colors: bluish-green, yellow, red, white, black.
http://www.pathgallery.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=Animal_Symbolism
• BEAVER Creative, Artistic and Determined, industrious
• BEAR Strength, Learned Humility, Motherhood, Teaching
• BUMBLEBEE Honesty, Pure Thinking - Willingness and Drive
• DOGFISH Persistence and Strength - A Born Leader
• DRAGON FLY Ever-changing Life
• EAGLE Strength, Leadership and Prestige. Good luck to the giver and receiver.
• FROG Spring & New Life - Communicator, Stability
• HALIBUT Life protector, Strength and Stability
• HAWK Strength, Far Sighted
• HERON Patience, Graceful and Easy Going
• HUMMINGBIRD Love, Beauty, Intelligence, Spirit Messenger
• KILLER WHALE Traveler & Guardian - Symbol of Good
• KINGFISHER Luck, Patience, Speed and Agility
• LOON Peace, Tranquility - Generous Giving Nature
• OCTOPUS Transformation, Spirit Helper
• OTTER Trusting, Inquisitive and Bright - Loyal Friendship
• OWL Wisdom
• RAVEN Creation & Knowledge - Bringer of the Light, Catalyst of change.
• SALMON Dependability and Renewal - A Provider
• SEAL Bright, Inquisitive, Organized
• WOLF Intelligence & Leadership - Strong Sense of Family
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhXZv1tJ2Ak
• This links to the story of the Raven.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVfcNuRfr0
• Listen as a Tlingit man explains who he is.