Native American art

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/native-american-art

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What kinds of materials did Native American artists use to make their art?They used stone for tools and sculptures, wood for carvings and structures, fibers for textiles and baskets, clay for pottery, and pigments made from minerals and plants for painting and dyeing.
2. How did Native American art help people in everyday life?Art made useful objects like tools and clothing that were decorated with symbols. These symbols told stories, celebrated achievements, and helped people stay connected to nature and each other.

Formline: A distinctive style of curvilinear design used by Northwest Coast Indigenous artists, characterized by flowing lines.
Sovereignty: The inherent right and power of Indigenous nations to govern themselves and control their territories.
Commodification: The process of turning cultural items or practices into goods that can be bought and sold in a market.
Revitalization: The process of bringing back or strengthening traditional cultural practices, languages, or art forms.