Lesson 1

Exploring Identity

Interview with Leo Tanguma

Listen as Leo tells about his background, identities, and culture, how they influence his art, and how he got his start.

Teaching Materials

Slide Deck (Power Point)

Handouts

Personal Identity Wheel (PDF)

Social Identity Wheel (PDF)

SMART Goals (PDF)

Learn More (PDF)

Assessments

Group Discussions

Personal Identity Wheel

What do you see as the main differences between the two wheels?
Pick three identities from the Personal Identity Wheel to share.
For these three identities, what did you draw and why?

Leo Tanguma Interview

Which of his personal and social identities did Leo talk about in his interview?
In what ways can you identify how Leo’s culture and background influenced his work?
What do you think the word “artevist” means and how do you think it applies to Leo?

Supplies

Junk
Pens
Pencils
Markers
Colored Pencils
Copy Paper
Acrylic Paint & Paint Supplies
Glue Sticks
Hot Glue
Scissors
Thread
Needles
Variety of 8 1/2"X11" paper

Spanish Pronunciation

Lesson 1 terms start at 0:13.

Youth Examples

Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Southeast Area (Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers Counties) cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

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