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An Introduction to Coast Salish Art
An Introduction to Coast Salish Art
John Elliott and Earl Claxton created the moon images that we will be investigating. Their work is in the Coast Salish style. You will learn a little more about this art form before we take a closer look at this month's focus moon.
John Elliott and Earl Claxton created the moon images that we will be investigating. Their work is in the Coast Salish style. You will learn a little more about this art form before we take a closer look at this month's focus moon.
Coast Salish Map.pdfTask 1: Watch the videos on the videos below. Pay special attention to the different elements that are seen in traditional Coast Salish art.
Task 1: Watch the videos on the videos below. Pay special attention to the different elements that are seen in traditional Coast Salish art.
Task 2: Consider where you have seen Coast Salish art before in your home, in our school or in our community. Make a list of where you've seen art in this style before.
Task 2: Consider where you have seen Coast Salish art before in your home, in our school or in our community. Make a list of where you've seen art in this style before.
Task 3: Scroll down and look carefully at these images of art found around our school. Describe what you see in each piece, is there a story? What Coast Salish shapes do you see?
Task 3: Scroll down and look carefully at these images of art found around our school. Describe what you see in each piece, is there a story? What Coast Salish shapes do you see?
Challenge: Choose a colouring sheet and have fun exploring this art form!
Challenge: Choose a colouring sheet and have fun exploring this art form!
Artist: Perry La Fortune
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