Look at a traditional Mexican folk art: amate bark paintings. Find out the history, view examples, and make your own amate craft for kids!

Amate is an ancient tradition of paper making from Mexico, made from the pulp of the fig and mulberry trees. To make amate, the outer tree bark is peeled and the inner bark is boiled and soaked in water overnight, then beaten with a smooth flat stone until it becomes pulp.

Amate paper is handmade in Mexico from the bark of certain trees. The work is very decorative -

Have you ever heard of Amate Paper? It is unique to create artwork with and beautiful to frame! Made from Amate, Nettle, and Mulberry trees, the unique and earthy tones of the trees perfectly blend together for an incredible crafting paper!

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Learn about the process of making amate and its use over time to convey important events and transmit cultural values (historical and cultural understanding). Explore the imagery used in amate painting (perceiving, analyzing and responding). Use their own imagery to create amate paintings (creating and performing). Download Lesson Plan

2009年8月10日 · These paintings are made on amate paper (from the bark of the wild fig tree) and typically depict flowers, birds, plants, and animals. 1. Cut apart a brown paper grocery bag. (I can usually get 3 or 4 “bark papers” from one bag.) 2. Draw fanciful designs of birds, plants, or animals on brown paper.

2023年9月15日 · Amate painting, a traditional Latin American painting technique made on tree bark paper, is a great project to do with kids for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 13-October 15). The traditional tree bark paper has been made …

Amate Bark painting is a form of folk art practiced in Mexico and other Latin American countries. It is named for the special paper, made from the bark of the Amate tree. Partner this craft with a book or online images of traditional Amate Bark paintings. Encourage children to find common themes and colors used in this form of art.

2012年3月7日 · Review the characteristics of Amate bark paintings. Ask the children to explain the difference between fanciful and realistic figures. Discuss what makes some colors stand out more than others.