Amate bark painting

Description - Handcrafted paper - Organic made of tree bark. - Freehand painting - Unique parts - Painted with acrylic. Amate paper (from nahuatl "Amatl") is a paper handcrafted from bark from a tree endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico, a type of ficus popularly called Jonote. When using only the bark it is not necessary to exterminate the tree to produce paper. This practice dates back to mesoamerican pre-Hispanic times. They were made by the family De Jesús composed of Don Guillermo, Doña Carmen and…

Amate painting from Cuernavaca, Morelos in Mexico

For years now, I've kept these colorful little paintings that I found while sorting through my late grandfather's house. I did not know what they were or where they are from, but I had a hunch that they were a travel souvenier... and I loved the brown handmade paper they are painted upon! Finally, on the never-ending quest for middle school art lessons in my new teaching placement, BINGO! I found a lesson for "Amate Bark Paintings," and noticed that the resources looked suspiciously like the…

Amate bark painting is a captivating form of Mexican folk art that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous communities in Mexico. With its vibrant colors, intricate designs, and deep historical roots, amate bark painting has become an integral part of the country's artistic legacy. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of amate bark painting, exploring its origins, techniques, symbolism, and its significance in Mexican culture. Let's embark on a jour...

Illustration about Colibri, flowers and ornaments painted on amate paper by mexican native painter. Illustration of mexico, symbols, folkloristic - 16870715

This week, 3rd grade is starting their Amate Bark Paintings! This art form comes from Mexico, and the Otomi & Nahua people. They create the paper by hand, like their ancestors did long, long ago. Birds, animals, flowers, plants, and scenes from everyday life, make up the subject matter in their art, which is very bright and colorful! Here's how we created our own! We create this project using: 9x12" Brown tru-ray construction paper Sharpie markers pencils Crayola Oil Pastels Day 1: Watch a…

Amate bark painting

Based on "Folk Art Lesson" in the book Art Projects from Around the World (Scholastic 2006), I adapted the images to create a very cool "bark" painting for

This colorful scene of happy village life is painted on amate, which comes from the Nahuatl word for paper (amatl). These paintings carry on a tradition dating back to the Mesoamerican cultures of the Mayas and Aztecs. The Mayas called the paper hunn (bark) and the Aztecs gave it the name amatl. Bo