Native American Art 4.10 Brian Lynch and Tori Freisner

Native American art has achieved a wide variety of cultural diversity because of the wide area of North America they cover. art functionalaestheticNative Americans all made art that was functional and aesthetic. All practiced a form of nature worshipAll practiced a form of nature worship. Common Characteristics of Native American Art

Architecture Native Americans lived in many different living conditions. The mound builders of Eastern America and Pueblo Indians used stone and adobe to make square dwellings. Pueblo Indian construction.

Painting, Pottery, Weaving Painting can be found in ancient rock carvings called petroglyphs found all over the states. Native Americans used the coil method to make pots and then polished them by Burnishing. Most were used as containers for food or for cooking.

Metalworking Has been practiced in copper since 3000 BC.Has been practiced in copper since 3000 BC. Copper was hammered into ornaments.Copper was hammered into ornaments. Silver was introduced by the Europeans and was beaten into jewelry by the Iroquios and others.Silver was introduced by the Europeans and was beaten into jewelry by the Iroquios and others.

Most of the energy of Native Americans went into functional objects. The wood sculptures of the Northwest Coast Indians are different. Totem Poles were carved and depicted supernatural characters and animals. These stood in front of houses to showcase family prestige. Woodworking

Kaigani Haida, Human Face Mask, c. 1820, wood, paint, 10 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches. Gift of Daniel Cross, E3483 Traditional style Native American Dreamcatcher

Traditional Native American Style

Large ACOMA Pueblo Hand Etched Kachina Indian Pottery.