Native American Arts Origin in History
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There
is no written record of Native American
arts before European sailed to this continent in 1500s. Thus, scholars refer
the time before 1500s as prehistoric. During this era, the Native Americans had
already settled their own custom, history, and arts within the land of America.
When the European came to this land, the arts along with Native American music
became the bridge that of their communication. After the colonization by
European however, some changes happen naturally to the Native American arts when
the history and custom started to change. Until today, scholars still use the
traditional arts from the Native American to study more about their history.
Native American Arts Differ In Every District
The
Native American arts that Native American left in history is so varied that
different district has their own variation. The scholars categorize these
variations into five branches based on the zone or district: the Arctic, the
Plains, the East, the Northwest coast, and the Southwest coast. The difference
in these Native American arts is so
staggering that it is hard to believe that they actually come from one
continent. These differences in Native American arts happen due to the
different weather, religions, natural environment, traditions, and social
beliefs that each district has.
Native American Arts and Their Functions
Unlike
today where they are mostly used as a decoration, traditional Native American
arts have practical function in the past. Basket weaving with its tribal
patterns, for instance, was originally used as a tool to transport vegetables
and fruits. Native American women also used to sit hours to weave blanket,
threading intricate patterns and designs in colorful colors. In some colder
regions, the tribes used Native American arts, such as statues and pendants to
show their respect to the animals.
A
lot of traditional Native American arts in this era were used for both home and
ceremonial tools. To serve these purposes, the Native American arts
should be designed beautifully in interesting patterns and colors.
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