Art and Storytelling: Preserving Indigenous Knowledge
Students will explore how art forms from indigenous communities often serve to preserve and transmit knowledge about nature and sustainability.
Key Questions
- Analyze how traditional art forms encode ecological knowledge and cultural values.
- Compare the storytelling methods in indigenous art with modern forms of environmental communication.
- Justify the importance of preserving indigenous art as a means of understanding sustainable living.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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