Teaching - Art, Early Childhood Education

Folk Art Projects - Around the World

Name: Folk Art Projects - Around the World
Author: Jill Norris
ISBN: 9781557996213

by Jill Norris

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Overview

Here's a wonderful way to extend the study of other cultures -- 29 art projects based on folk art techniques and styles from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Projects include: Africa -- clay beads from Kenya, hammered metalwork from Nigeria, do mask from western Africa, The Americas -- beaded bowl from Mexico, mask from Peru, raised line scupture from Colombia, Asia -- palm leaf fans from China, wayang shadow puppets from Indosia, torans from India, mizuhiki from Japan, Australia -- aboriginal bark pictures, thunderbolt from New Zealand, Europe - Fleur-de-lis Bowl from France, Scrimshaw from England, a Crois Bride from Ireland, mosaics from Greece. Lesson format includes:cultural background and an illustration of the folk art form, literature references that tie to the culture or particular project, materials list, illustrated step-by-step directions for completing a project based on the authentic folk art, and reproducible patterns as needed. A complete list of countries represented: Africa - Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, The Americas - Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Asia - Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Europe - Belarus, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Portugal. Reproducible patterns and illustrations throughout. All 80 pages perforated for easy removal.

29 projects from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Cultural background and literature references with each project.

This craft books series offers a broad array of projects to meet the needs of the elementary classroom. All lessons feature a materials list, illustrated step-by-step directions, and a drawing of the completed project.

CraftWorks for Kidsprojects use readily available materials. Art experiences feature a wide variey of mediums, ranging from drawing to paper construction to sculpture. Projects were developed and tested in classroom settings. Patterns are provided whereever needed.