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The Art of El Anasui: Creating a Mural with Discarded/Recycled Objects Lesson PlanThe Art of El Anasui: Creating a Mural with Discarded/Recycled Objects Lesson Plan
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The Art of El Anasui: Creating a Mural with Discarded/Recycled Objects

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Learners create murals that feature recycled objects. In this West African art instructional activity, students examine artwork by El Anatsui and his commentary on social issues. Learners then create murals in the style of El Anatsui using discarded objects.

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recycled art, recycling, murals

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6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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