Art History and Community Connections · Art History and Criticism

Indigenous Arts and Traditions

Learning about the significance of traditional symbols and methods in local Indigenous art forms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do traditional artists use symbols to pass down history to younger generations?
  2. 2What materials from the natural environment are used in these artworks?
  3. 3Why is it important to respect the stories behind the art we see?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts - Grade 2ON: Music - Grade 2
Grade: Grade 2
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Community Connections
Period: Art History and Criticism

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