Upload
rosamund-harmon
View
212
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Art MasterpieceIndian War Canoe
By Emily Carr
2nd Grade
Emily Carr, 1871 to 1945
Born in Canada; had 4 sistersStarted taking drawing lessons when she was 8 yrs old! (Your age)She loved nature and began painting nature as an adult.She fell in love with Totem poles in the First Nations Villages in Alaska while living there with her sister.She also was a writer published 9 books!
Indian War Canoe
West Coast Totem Poles
Animals are very important in Totem pole art – such as the bear, eagle, wolf, salmon, whale or raven.
More Native American West Coast Totem Poles
What do you think
the different animals
represent?
More Art by Emily Carr
Kitwancool, 1928
Big Raven, 1931
Your Art Project – Make a Totem Pole
Decorate the paper that will be wrapped around your totem pole with animals. Keep your design simple and bold.If you would like to add additional paper for wings, you may, but you don’t need to.After you have finished your artwork, wrap your paper around the paper towel roll to create your totem pole.Add any finishing touches or wings.Be sure to sign your artwork!