This resource offers a lesson plan focused on creating self-portrait quilts inspired by the work of artist Bisa Butler. Students learn about Butler's vibrant, fabric-based artwork and then use fabric, colors, and patterns to create their own self-portraits, reflecting their personal identity and heritage. The lesson encourages creativity while fostering a deeper understanding of art as a means of self-expression. Students will also explore the significance of quilts as a storytelling medium in African American culture.

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