Amate is a
type of paper made by hand. It is brown in hue and usually has more than one
value of brown which shows an interesting textured look. It is made from native trees of Mexico called
Jonote or Amate. Amate usually has two
main themes. The first is nature. The State of Guerrero is surrounded by
beautiful natural lands and much of what these artists see in their environment
is painted onto the paper. The second theme is the villages that the artisans live
in. Pictures of everyday life in the village are very plentiful in these
paintings. Either theme is always painted in very bright colors. The contrast
between the brown paper and the bright colors is incredibly beautiful.
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