Mexican Folk Art: Amate Painting

Ms. Nori teaches you how to create your own beautiful Amate inspired painting.  Scroll down to learn more about this traditional Mexican folk art!

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Resources to Learn More

Here are some great library books and materials for learning about Mexico and Mexican art!

It's cool to learn about countries: Mexico by Barbara A. Somervill

Spotlight on Mexico by Bobbie Kalman and Niki Walker

Mexico by Tom Streissguth

Frida Kahlo and her animalitos by Monica Brown

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Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales

ABeCedarios : Mexican folk art ABCs in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill and K.B. Basseches

A new home by Tania de Regil

Sing, don't cry by Angela Dominguez

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Here are some great YouTube videos about Amate paintings and Mexico!

Looking for ideas on what to paint on your amate painting? Check out some images of traditional amate paintings.