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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!

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
It's cool to learn about countries: Mexico by Barbara A. Somervill
Spotlight on Mexico by Bobbie Kalman and Niki Walker
Spotlight on Mexico by Bobbie Kalman and Niki Walker
Mexico by Tom Streissguth
Mexico by Tom Streissguth
Frida Kahlo and her animalitos by Monica Brown
Frida Kahlo and her animalitos by Monica Brown

Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales
ABeCedarios : Mexican folk art ABCs in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill and K.B. Basseches
ABeCedarios : Mexican folk art ABCs in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill and K.B. Basseches
A new home by Tania de Regil
A new home by Tania de Regil
Sing, don't cry by Angela Dominguez
Sing, don't cry by Angela Dominguez

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.

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