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The sun is used in many cultures as a symbol of good luck and positivity. Let's look at some traditional folk art originating in Mexico. Hundreds of years ago, in the land that is now called Mexico, a group of people called the Aztecs lived. Their lives were very different from our lives now, and they had to use their natural resources wisely to help them survive. The area where the Aztecs lived had lots of clay in the soil, and they used this clay to make useful things- shelters, pots for cooking, tools, and decorations for ceremonies. One very famous artwork from this time is the Sun Stone. It was carved by the Aztec people over 500 years ago! It is very large- taller than a person! The design features symbols that were important to the Aztec society. The sun has continued to be a special symbol used in the traditional artwork of many Latin American countries. Here are some other examples. This is an example of an amate painting. The paper for these paintings is made from a special kind of tree bark and then painted with bright colors. This sun-and-moon artwork is made from metal and is a style of art called hojalata. Talavera suns are ceramic and painted with bold decorative designs. Huichol artwork is made from layered pieces of yarn or string. As you can see from these examples, there are many ways to use the sun as inspiration for your own artwork! Watch these videos to get started. Here are some sun images for inspiration. Remember, you don't have to copy these examples- you are the artist, you decide! This story tells a Mexican folk tale illustrated with the beautiful collage art of Lois Ehlert.
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