Totems

**__Unit 1: Artistic and Cultural Totems__**
Learning Targets: •Explore of the art of other cultures and artists •Using inspiration from other cultures and artists, create a cohesive work of art in the form of a sculptural totem. •Apply color theory to the design. •Execute the appropriate craftsmanship to complete the totem: sanding, cutting, painting

Activity One: Research a variety of forms of art that you will be using for inspiration when designing your totem.

•Symbols (western graphic symbols) •Aboriginal Art (Jimmy Pike, Aboriginal Memorial) •Folk Art (Simon Rodia, Creek Charlie, Miles Carpenter, Gideo Cohen) •Klee/Hundertwasser •African Art (fabrics & carvings)
 * __Groups:__**

Each group will be researching and creating a presentation to the class.