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.