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Do Now: Read the paper that is on the desk. Answer the Do Now question #’s 1-3 on the worksheet.
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Northwest Native American Art northern Washington, U.S.A. southern Alaska, U.S.A. British Columbia, Canada
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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
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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
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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
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Reconstruction of a Haida Village
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Master Tlingit Carver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRgK m1KBVAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRgK m1KBVA Listen as Master Tlingit Carver Keith Wolfe-Smarch explains why rules make art strong.
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Examples Kwakiutl Tlingit Haida http://www.spiritsofthewestcoast.com/gallery/native-masks.asp
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Examples of Kwakiutl Art Raven
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Examples of Kwakiutl Art Killer Whale
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Examples of Kwakiutl Art Young Thunderbird
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Examples of Kwakiutl Art Spirit Bear
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Examples of Kwakiutl Art Raven
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Examples of Tlingit Art Bear
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Examples of Tlingit Art Bird
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Examples of Haida Art Dog Salmon
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Examples of Haida Art Raven
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Examples of Haida Art Eagle, Frog
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Examples of Haida Art Raven
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Examples of Haida Art Raven, Child
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Examples of Haida Art Wolf
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Examples of Haida Art Wolf
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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
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BEAVER Creative, Artistic and Determined, industriousBEAVER BEAR Strength, Learned Humility, Motherhood, TeachingBEAR 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.EAGLE FROG Spring & New Life - Communicator, StabilityFROG 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 GoodKILLER WHALE KINGFISHER Luck, Patience, Speed and Agility LOON Peace, Tranquility - Generous Giving Nature OCTOPUS Transformation, Spirit HelperOCTOPUS OTTER Trusting, Inquisitive and Bright - Loyal Friendship OWL Wisdom RAVEN Creation & Knowledge - Bringer of the Light, Catalyst of change.RAVEN SALMON Dependability and Renewal - A ProviderSALMON SEAL Bright, Inquisitive, Organized WOLF Intelligence & Leadership - Strong Sense of FamilyWOLF
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhXZv1t J2Akhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhXZv1t J2Ak This links to the story of the Raven. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVfcN uRfr0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVfcN uRfr0 Listen as a Tlingit man explains who he is.
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