ANIMAL TOTEM PAPER WEAVING
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BIG IDEA: Students will overlap shapes to create the illusion of depth while demonstrating basic weaving techniques and merging two works together to create a greater composition.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How might difference in color and texture change the mood of a piece of work and how will these differences effect the overall composition and design of your work?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How might difference in color and texture change the mood of a piece of work and how will these differences effect the overall composition and design of your work?
KEY KNOWLEDGE:
CULTURAL BACKGROUND:
Why is weaving important in Native American culture?
For hundreds of years, weaving has been an important part of Native American culture. Not only was it used to create clothing and blankets, but it was a way for many tribes to pass on their history, beliefs, and values from generation to generation. The traditional practice of weaving was also seen as a spiritual practice. Weaving is commonly seen as a metaphor for life, as the weaver is in control of the design and combines various materials to create an entirely new product.
What is the Native American story about weaving?
The Navajo honor Mother Earth, Father Sky and all of nature is sacred. According to legend, Spider Woman's creative powers were given to them through the art of weaving. The first loom was said to be made by Spider Man of sky and earth, sun, lightning, rain, white shell, crystal, turquoise and abalone.
STUDENTS WILL:
REAL WORLD CONNECTION:
3-D weaving or 3-D fabrics is a growing category of products used primarily in highly performance-driven composite applications. Such applications range from jet engine components and engineered shapes to composite billets for bulkheads and ballistic armor panels.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to create the illusion of space by overlapping shapes.
- Student will demonstrate the influence of personal experience in the process of making art.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and skill of various art materials and methods.
- Explore an idea in different media - compare and contrast results.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND:
Why is weaving important in Native American culture?
For hundreds of years, weaving has been an important part of Native American culture. Not only was it used to create clothing and blankets, but it was a way for many tribes to pass on their history, beliefs, and values from generation to generation. The traditional practice of weaving was also seen as a spiritual practice. Weaving is commonly seen as a metaphor for life, as the weaver is in control of the design and combines various materials to create an entirely new product.
What is the Native American story about weaving?
The Navajo honor Mother Earth, Father Sky and all of nature is sacred. According to legend, Spider Woman's creative powers were given to them through the art of weaving. The first loom was said to be made by Spider Man of sky and earth, sun, lightning, rain, white shell, crystal, turquoise and abalone.
STUDENTS WILL:
- DESIGN PROCESS:
- Create a contour drawing of an animal, portrait, landscape, idea to be approved by Mrs. G.
- Have Mrs. G. approve your drawing when you have completed the contour drawing. Make sure you are filling up at least 3/4 of the paper with your design. Look at your spatial relationships.
- Go over with sharpie and "differentiate" your line quality.
- Copy image neatly onto another paper of the same size.
- Color both designs completely differently to show contrast. Create form and shadow.
- Create your loom and weft.
- Weave together - add embellishment.
REAL WORLD CONNECTION:
3-D weaving or 3-D fabrics is a growing category of products used primarily in highly performance-driven composite applications. Such applications range from jet engine components and engineered shapes to composite billets for bulkheads and ballistic armor panels.