Genoveva T. Palmieri
1.Maya Colors - Introduce students to the Maya color concept and how it relates to Mexican pottery and textiles.
2.Pottery - Examples of modern day Mexican pottery will be presented to students. Students will discuss the Maya color concept and try to correlate it to the pottery.
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3.Textiles - Students will have the opportunity to see woven pieces with designs and colors. Students will write a short essay on their observations, and if there is any Mexican influence.
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4.Murals - The class will take a trip to see a mural. Locally in New Haven there is one honoring Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos located at the Yale Center for Puerto Rican students. Students will make a note of their own reactions specifically to the colors in the mural, style, and anything else that is important to them. There will be a presentation in class by students. A discussion by the whole class will also be part of the exercise.
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