Style established by First Nations Ojibwe artist Norval Morrisseau from Northern Ontario, Canada
Artwork in this style incorporates symbolism that dates to prehistoric times
Derived from Archaic Woodland cultures (BCE)
Characterized by bright colors, bold outlines, spirit lines, abstract forms, and nature objects
Lines of power
Lines of communication
Lines of prophecy
Lines of movement
The divided circle
X-Ray decoration
Color
Interpreted in different ways
Significant colors: Red, Yellow, White, Black
Colors stand for difference races
Four Directions: North, East, South, West
Stages of life, Seasons of the year, Aspects of life, Elements of Nature, Animals, Ceremonial Plants...
Netukulimk - Encompasses the concept of sustainability
Connection with the natural world
Not compromising its integrity
Using the natural world in sustainably
Keeping future generations in mind
Humans are not the superior being
Transformation or simultaneity, meaning representations of a man or animal being, two life forms at the same time
Struggle with animals. Spiritual communication or fighting between animals and human beings
Form and background merging together