1. The Elements & Principles of Art
Yarn Paintings/Nearikas

2. Nearikas and yarn paintings are pieces of folk art created by the Huichol people of Mexico.

3. Huichol people
The Huichol people live in the remote and rugged Sierra Madre Mountains of northwestern Mexico. They live in small villages that are sheltered from the influences of the outside world. They live without electricity or running water and cook over open fires. Most of the Huichol people farm their own maize (corn), beans, squash and chilies. They also hunt for food.

4. The Huichol men create several types of artwork including nearikas, yarn paintings and beaded sculptures.

5. One reason the Nearikas and yarn paintings are created is for income
One reason the Nearikas and yarn paintings are created is for income. The Huichol people sell some of their artwork to tourists in areas such as Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. The tourists often know little about the people who make the items, and the meanings of the designs.

6. What is folk art?
What is fine art?

7. Folk Art v. Fine Art
Folk art is usually created by indigenous culture or by peasants who are self-taught.
Created to be a useful, decorative or reflect cultural identity
Traditional rules of proportion and perspective are not generally used.
Wide range of decorative media (cloth, beads, etc.)
Fine art is usually created by formally trained people.
Created for aesthetic or conceptual reasons
Often uses accurate proportion and perspective
Uses painting, drawing, graphics, architecture, etc.

8. Folk Art Doll Sculpture Bill Fink Sheep Folk Art Sculpture
Flower and Pearl Studios
The Pond
Grandma Moses
Nearika
Huichol Indians
Folk Art Chicken Quilt Pattern
Liz Schwartz & Stephen Seifert

9. Fine Art King and Queen Henry Moore The Troll Kim Graham
American Gothic
Grant Wood
The Scream
Edvard Munch
Ru Du Parc
TJ Owens

10. Yarn Painting Materials

11. What do these pieces of artwork have in common?

12. What is Pattern?

13. Requirements Yarn Painting: Planning sheet Rough draft Yarn painting
Complete art history reading/questions
Complete peer-assessment
Complete self-assessment and questions
Yarn Painting:
Create a large stylized- in a unique way- animal
Create unity
Include 5 yarns
Color scheme is either warm or cool + neutrals
Include at least 3 patterns
Smooth edges of the felt and mat
No evidence of glue showing
Yarn is adhered well and lays flat
Original- one of a kind patterns
Application of yarn is varied/unique
Cover the felt entirely
Mat the finished piece