According to an article by the National Geographic called storytelling and Cultural traditions written by the national Geographic society. (Society, N., 2020. Storytelling And Cultural Traditions. [online] National Geographic Society. Available at: <https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/storytelling-and-cultural-traditions/> [Accessed 22 October 2020].)
Storytelling is an old tradition, dating back as long as culture itself. before writing oral storytelling took the form of poetry, chants, rhymes, song ect. not everything is historically accurate or true and can also encompass myths, fables, religion, prayers, proverbs and instructions.
Choctaw storytelling, this is a form of Native American storytelling from the Choctaw tribe. they were used to preserve the tribes history and educate.they frequently included history as well as life lessons and moral teachings . This is similar to native Hawaiian storytelling explores history, legends, traditions. it also used song and dance.
African American folktale evolved during the 18th and 19th century by enslaved African Americans. The illustrations often depicted stories that have evolved over time. This was often their way of expression. they often took the form of parables and conveyed ideas, morals and cultural value. they often depict animals and explain why animals looks and act the way they do. they often depicted the hardship, they were often used to make hard times more bearable.
This research has made me think more about the traditional storytelling evolved through different cultures. Moving Forward, and possibly take inspiration from these. I want to consider more about the narrative of my bowls and why I am picking the stories. As Well as explore and inherit methods of traditional printmaking. that explores the traditional storytelling.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 