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Introduce Yourself with some inspiration from Native American Art. Nature was important to native cultures. Many believed in animism or the idea that animals and places had a spirit. Is there a place or animal that is special to you?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Introduce Yourself  with some inspiration from Native American Art

Introduce Yourself with some inspiration from

Native American Art

Page 2: Introduce Yourself  with some inspiration from Native American Art

Nature was important to native cultures. Many believed in animism or the idea that animals and places had a spirit.Is there a place or animal that is special to you?

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Totem poles were created by many cultures to commemorate big events, chronicle history, or just be artsy. The animals shown have symbolic meanings.

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Cave Painting: North America, especially the Southwest, has many examples of cave painting thousands of years old. These may tell a story, teach a lesson, or just say “I was here.”

6000 years ago!

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Baskets are practical and have unique designs.

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The Inuit live in Alaska and Northern Canada.

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The Anishinaabe are native to Michigan.

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Be inspired by what you learned here and create a project to introduce yourself to the class.You could…. *Make a totem pole*Draw or make a collage*Create something 3D*Use natural scenes or places*Use animals*Do something with your name and its meaning or importance