Latin American Art

This 6-week class will provide a brief overview of Latin American art history in conjunction with art projects culturally and stylistically pertinent to notable art movements/trends and artesenía. As language and culture are inextricably linked, this course will also incorporate Spanish vocabulary and grammar, with discussion of cultural practices and beliefs. Projects will include Peruvian retablos, molas (multi-layer textile art), murals, Day of the Dead linocut prints, Guatemalan worry dolls, making natural pigments and paints and paper, and making a piñata to be used for our post class fiesta.  You do not need to be able to speak Spanish to take this class.

Instructor: Jo Lundberg