Native American Heritage, Contemporary Arts

In Brief: Explore Native American culture through the vibrant and symbolic visual arts.

Full Description:Part 2 of this year-long program will explore Native American culture through the arts. With a focus on contemporary arts, this edition will continue to provide students with various forms of Native art, explore the symbolism and meaning to these forms and provide the cultural context for how they are created and utilized. Content for this program is provided by the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in partnership with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and is sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation.

Grade Divisions: Middle and High School

Original Publication: Spring 2012 (2011-2012 school year)

Program Components: Lesson 1, Lesson 2, Lesson 3, Lesson 4, Student Supplement, Teacher’s Guide