Art
What were some objects made and decorated for everyday use?
pots, tools, clothing, tipis, etc
How was the culture influenced by the natural resources?
The natural resources that were available (clay, trees, water, etc.) determined their lifestyles and what they used to make tools, homes, and ceremonial items.
What did the Europeans bring when they arrived?
Christianity, weapons, disease
What is a pictograph?
a painting
Did the sand paintings ACTUALLY do anything to heal people?
No
What is the most basic form of pottery?
pinch pot
Name one type of work that was typically done by women.
beading, weaving, painting, basketry, pottery
What tribe is well-known for their bright weaving?
Navajo
What is a petroglyph?
a carving
Where were sand paintings made?
On the floor of the sick person's home. Occasionally made to hang up.
Give an example of architecture and the material used.
homes - clay, wood, animal hides, sod
Name one type of work that was typically done by men.
sandpaintings, decorating tipis, exploit robes, weapons, tools, carved masks, bone or horn implements.
The Pueblo people of the Southwest are best known for what type of art?
pottery
How were petroglyphs and pictographs similar?
They both told stories.
Why were sand paintings made?
ceremonial purposes to heal the sick
Give an example of paintings and the material used.
tipis, pictographs, pottery, robes - dyes on surface
What type of homes and artwork would people living on the prairie with few trees have?
homes of grass or animal skin, artwork of clay or sand
What are some theories as to why the Anasazi people disappeared?
drought, lack of game, attacking invaders
A well known petroglyph is called Newspaper Rock. How is it similar to a newspaper?
It informed others.
Who made sand paintings?
tribal leaders
Give an example of a sculpture and the material used.
totem poles - wood
tools - bone and shell
pottery - clay
homes of wood and artwork like totem poles
Which tribe refers to their Anasazi ancestors as the "Ancient Ones"?
Pueblo
What was the purpose of a winter count and when did it begin and end?
It kept a record of events from first snowfall of winter to the next winter's first snowfall.
sandstone, charcoal, yellow cornmeal, pollen, crushed flowers