Learners investigate the use of cloth-based art forms intended to pass down traditions and history. They research types of quilts, quilt characteristics and then identify how Freedom Quilts were historically used in the US.

A comprehensive and straightforward tool can help your critical thinkers analyze art. This presentation teaches your young artists to look at a piece of work critically, analyzing the artist, the period, the symbolism, and the artistic...

Metal work can be a wonderful way to expose learners to Mexican folk art. This resource provides all the necessary steps for creating Mexican metal tooling with your art class. Images, web links, recommended books and products make...

Young scholars study the folk art form of pojagi wrapping cloth used in Korean culture. In this Korean culture instructional activity, students study examples of the pojagi art and discuss its features. Young scholars work with cloth...

Kids of any age can experience the beauty, color, and patterns of Oaxacan art. They view, discuss, and then make their own versions of Oaxacan animal sculptures using sulphite paper. This would be a good follow-up activity to accompany a...

Here is a symmetry lesson which invites learners to explore symmetrical and unsymmetrical shapes. They reconfigure shapes with two or three lines of symmetry, and discover symmetry in pieces of art.

Young artists use Paintstik colors on paper, canvas, metal, fabric or another surface to create a work of art to be presented in a gallery. Students research the origins of the "Snakebasket" they are creating. These art lessons produce...

Students work in small groups to interpret a piece of folk art.  Students first interpret the art without reading the background information, then they investigate the background information of the art.  Last, students present their...

Students analyze an example of American folk art in the oil paintings. For this folk art lesson, students analyze the art in the two examples using the careful looking questions, further discussion questions, context questions, and may...

Students complete visual analysis activities for American folk art using the art of the 'Baby Blanket.' For this art analysis lesson, students analyze the folk art example by completing careful looking questions, discussion questions,...

Students analyze the folk art 'Flag Gate' and complete analysis activities it. For this art analysis lesson, students complete analysis of the folk art using the careful looking questions, discussion questions, and context questions....

Students examine a painting by Nick Quijano Torres and analyze the depiction of the artist, his sister, and his grandmother.  In this art appreciation instructional activity, students analyze multicultural aspect of Puerto Rico in the...

In this classroom applications and fieldwork basics worksheet, students utilize the 20 interview questions once they locate someone in their community who creates traditional art. An oral release is included.

Students view, examine and analyze the artwork of Howard Finster along with other various visionary artists. They create and design an original piece of artwork and personalize creative spaces in the spirit of Finster's Paradise Gardens.

Young scholars examine the importance of plants to individuals and society through a multi-discipline set of activities. They observe and draw different leaf structures and then create a book about trees and photosynthesis. They explore...

Young scholars design tinfoil self-portraits based on the work of Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter. They study the style of this Mexican artist before making their own portraits.

Young scholars explore the game of checkers and the folk art that has been used to create checkerboards. They create their own checkerboards that reflect current culture.

Students observe weather vanes and explore their purpose and history and create a miniature weather vane from cardboard or wood.

Students identify symmetrical and congruent elements in folk art. In this art and geometry lesson, students examine pictures of Masonic Plaque in the Form of a Royal Arch Tracing Board for evidence of congruent and symmetrical elements....

Students analyze the folk art piece "The Freedom Quilt" and complete analysis activities. In this art analysis lesson plan, students analyze the quilt and complete careful looking questions, discussion questions, context questions, and...

Students create original examples of the ancient Chinese Folk Art technique of Paper-Cutting in this middle-level lesson highly adaptable for either the Art classroom or a Social Studies class.

Students examine the many types of folk art at a museum. They create their own theorem painting by following the steps given to them.

Create to understand the cultural significance and beauty of Huichol Yarn Painting. Elementary learners use glue and bright yarn to create images similar to those made by the native Mexican Huichol Tribe. Note: Images of this art form...

Spanish learners will follow directions given in Spanish (provided here) to craft an "ojo de dios". Learners will also discuss where it originated from and what its purpose is.