BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007

Art Projects and Native American ImageryArt Projects and Native American Imagery

Glenn Bresnahan

glenn@bu.edu

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Synopsis/ObjectivesSynopsis/Objectives

Integration of Native American iconography, symbolism, storytelling, music, art and history into class projects

Conceptualization and visualization Provide creative direction for class projects Expose students to traditional and contemporary

Native art and artists Provide inspiration for class projects

Classes are woven throughout the yearClasses are woven throughout the year

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Specific topics (Lessons 2,7,9,13,15)Specific topics (Lessons 2,7,9,13,15)

SandpaintingNative American imageryChaco Canyon field trip & discussionFinal project planningFinal project work

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Collaborative Art ProjectCollaborative Art Project

Sandpainting based on Native American myths and legends

Students research and interpret traditional stories and myths– Readings from “American Indian Myths and

Legends” by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz Experience with conceptualization and

visualization– Identify key thematic components and create

visual representation of story dynamics Develop framework for collaborative / group

art project Provide source of imagery for digital projects

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Sandpainting processSandpainting process

Assignment to read traditional stories Each student selects and presents one

story Create a sketch that captures the primary

characters and dynamics Collect colored sand Build frame to house sandpainting Create the sandpainting using traditional

techniques Digitally photograph the painting Transfer digital files to the computer

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SandpaintingSandpainting

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Native American ImageryNative American Imagery

Historical images and iconographyNative American artformsIcons and symbolismModern Native American art and

artists

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Chaco CanyonChaco Canyon

Full day field trip to Chaco CanyonNative American culture and impactArchitecture and its relationship to

the land and natureViewing of The Mystery of Chaco

Canyon directed by Anna SofaerInspiration for project work

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Chaco CanyonChaco Canyon

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Final projectFinal project