Materials
Drawing paper, eraser, 2h, 2B, 4B 6B or Ebony pencils,
Ruler, triangle, t-square, compass, variety of chosen art researched samples
Vocabulary:
Composite predominant iconography vanishing point chiaroscuro contrast
Radial symmetry harmony balance variety emphasis repetition unity mural
Additional Forms: created by the teacher to assist in class discussions and critiques
Student Assessment - Power Point Presentation:
(table 05.02.04.01 available in print form)
(table 05.02.04.02 available in print form)
Cited Works: in order of reference
Enloe, Walter, Simon Ken Ed., Linking through Diversity, Tucson, Arizona: Zephyr Press.1993.
This is a practical classroom manual for teachers to learn how to handle a roomful of multicultural students and how to teach them about their different backgrounds.
Diehl, Richard A., The Olmec, America's First Civilization, London: Thames and Hudson 2004.
A bold announcement, since other archeologists do disagree, that the category of most ancient of all civilizations in America belongs to the Olmec. Based on the excavations of objects found at the sites, his study provides profound conclusions. If you like art and archeology, you will enjoy this book
Patterson, Thomas C. Archaeology: The Historical Development of Civilizations, New Jersey, Temple University/ Prentice Hall Inc., Second Edition,1993.
Unusual in objective, this book gives a global look at archaeology and links it with historical information gathered to show how archaeology has affected our world of knowledge. It contains great historical information of Mesoamerican and South American indigenous history.
Keen, Benjamin, The Aztec Image in Western Thought, U.S.: Rutgers, The State University, 1990.
After the conquest, the Aztec world is in slow ruin, myths, beliefs and its world shatters. This is a progressive detail about the understanding of their intellect, beauty and thought process of the indigenous. On the one hand showing the corruption and decay of their world through the eyes of Europeans, modern Mexican and American observers, on the other, the manipulation of Aztec history, art, and symbols by those same Europeans, modern Mexicans and Americans.
Carrasco, David, Editor in Chief, Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican cultures, New York: Oxford University Press, 2001
From a to z, excellent reference collection of encyclopedia expanding items of interest about the Mesoamerican culture.
Coe, Michael D., Rex Koontz, Mexico, New York: Thames and Hudson, 2003.
This book gives extensive information of the foundation of various Mesoamerican complex societies, culture and daily life rituals from the Olmecs to the Aztecs with information from the archaic period up to the Spanish conquest.
Annotated Bibliography
Benson, Elizabeth P., Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico, New York: Harry Abrams Inc. 1999
A valuable collection of photographs, that concentrates on just the ancient beginnings of the indigenous art of the Olmec. It is a great resource for middle school students to be able to have a better understanding of how the Olmec lived.
Boughton, Doug and Rachel Mason Ed., Beyond Multicultural Art Education: International Perspectives, New York: Waxman Munster, 1999.
A collection and contribution of information from many regions of the world speaking on cultural diversity and how education through Art can bring many of the stereotypes barriers down along with new eyes to help resolve this problem. .
Coe, Michael D., The Maya, New York: Thames and Hudson, 1993.
Well versed in Mesoamerican civilization, Coe opens a reader's eyes and places us in a world of the Maya, showing the specific differences and accomplishments of their part of the Mesoamerican equation.
Marks, Richard Lee, Cortes, New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1991
Insightful tale of what probably happened through the conquest of the New World by the Spanish through Cortes. The book is historical in content, written like a journal.
Miller, Mary and Simon Martin, Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 2004.
Life at a Mayan court; its rituals, its practices, and pastimes… A book that is opulent, rich and full of pictures that have included descriptions of the daily lives of the upper class court of these indigenous people. Students can benefit greatly from the written as well as the photographic collection of this volume. The information written encompasses so much detail describing the life of the scribes, through the painting/writings, and all that revolved around the Mayan's universe.
Classroom/Student Resources
Ardaugh, Philip, History Detectives, Aztecs, New York: Peter Bederick 1999
Appealing in several ways; colorful, interesting information appropriate for children's interest, combines pictures, drawings and cartoons, an interesting Aztec stories to read discoveries and a game of detective, spy and test scores at the end of the game.
Armentrout, David and Patricia, Treasures from Mexico, Vero Beach:
The Rourke Book Company, Inc., 2001.
A purposeful book laid out for any elementary, middle or high school student to be able to pick up, read and use. The book is a step by step account of what an archeologist and historian does to uncover ancient civilizations. It speaks about the Mayan, the Aztec people and Mesoamerican past lifetimes.
Atkinson, Sonja G., The Aztec Way to Healthy Eating, New York: Paragon House, Inc. 1992
Revolving on the Aztec calendar, this book is fun, full of believable recipes and information that students could use for their reports.
Dawson, Imogen, Clothes and Crafts in Aztec Times, New Jersey: Dillon Press 1997
A book for any age student, this information explains about clothing, jewelry, festivals, crafts, markets and towns of the Aztec Indian.
Fisher, Leonard Everett, Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya, New York: Holiday House, 1999
God by God, a thru z, sampled with instructions on how to pronounce and know about each Mayan deity. Book created specifically for children.
Website Research list for Teachers
http://www.famsi.org/
http://www.mesoweb.com/welcome.html
Fun and Interactive Website Research Center for Students:
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/latinamerica/topics/games.html
http://www.ancientmexico.com
http://www.azteccalendar.com/calendar.html
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/M/Ma/Maya_civilization.htm
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