Online lesson narration

Mimbre CultureMimbre Bowls

Visual Arts

Grades 6-8Samantha Martin: [email protected]

Introduction to the Lesson

What you will be doing in today’s lesson:• Learn what constitutes a Mimbre Bowl• Participate in this Art History lesson along with

the Aesthetics and Criticism discussion• Create your own Mimbre Bowl and participate in

critiques!• Fill out the Word Handout and take the final

Google Form Assessment.

Setting the Stage This is an image of a

Mimbre Bowl. What do you think the figure and the geometric patterns may symbolize? Why do you think there is a hole in this bowl?

*If you haven’t already posted your answer to these and the Aesthetics/Criticism questions on

the discussion board, do so now.

History• Lived primarily in New Mexico between 100-1150 AD• Many sites have been destroyed by looters• Share many cultural aspects with other Southwestern

groups, such as the rain god, Tlaloc.

Bowls

• Bowls were made using the coiling technique

• Most pottery was utilitarian• These bowls were used for

funeral ceremonies!• Symbols/Patterns represent

the deceased.• Black and white are the most

commonly used colors.• Kill-Hole was made to release

the soul of the deceased.

Elements and Principles to Remember

• Line• Pattern• Shape.

▫ Geometric vs Organic Shape

Studio StepsArt Supplies:• Old newspaper• Paper-mache glue (water and

flour)• Ruler• Balloon• Sandpaper• Gesso• Acrylic and/or Tempera Paints• Paintbrushes• Cleanup Materials (water,

paper-towls, etc.)

Studio StepsPaper-Mache• Tear newspaper into long

strips • Mix flour and water to

make the glue• Blow up your balloon• Dip newspaper strips into

glue and wrap around balloon.

• Let sit until completely dry.

Studio Steps

• When dry, pop the balloon!

• Sand down imperfections• Gesso layer (or several

layers)• Lightly sketch design• Paint using natural colors

Studio StepsHere is my finished bowl!

• If you need to see me do any of the steps explained here, visit my YouTube channel to see demonstration videos: Mimbre Bowls Demonstration

Assignment/ How to Turn in Your Bowl

• Follow the given Studio Steps in order to complete your Studio Assignment. Fill out this rubric and e-mail it to me, then upload an image of your own artwork to your EduBlog for our critique.

• Download and complete this handout. I will grade it and return it you as study material.

• Take this Mimbre Culture Test .