Latin american folk art

via According to Wikipedia "A nicho is an object of Latin American folk art. Nichos are made from mixed media and traditionally combine elements from Roman Catholicism, mestizo spirituality, and popular culture." The article goes on to say: " Nichos are made of objects that can be easily purchased or scavenged in the home or community. The media are characteristically humble for a religious object, especially compared to the typically ornate icons of the Catholic Church. The shadow box…

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During Hispanic Heritage month learn about traditional Amate painting style on tree bark by doing a version with kids with crumpled bags.

Covering two hundred years of European and American fabric design from the late 18th to the late 20th century, this is the encyclopedia of textile designs.

Students engage with language and culture with these Latin American crafts for Spanish class. Hispanic folkart crafts and famous artists, crafts to learn about geography and cultural celebrations and holidays.

In this multicultural art project, kids will make a "mola" out of construction paper, to represent the beautiful molas in folk-art from Panama.

Lola Cueto’s tapestry Tehuana (Fruit Seller), on view in Flores Mexicanas: Women in Modern Mexican Art Dolores Velásquez Cueto, better known as Lola, began taking drawing and painting classes at th…