|
|
| Show All 30 Results (Text Only) |
|
| The Art of Calligraphy in Asia |
|
| Princeton University Art Museum
|
“Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, was long considered the supreme art form in China, Japan, and Korea. This elevated status reflects the importance of the written word in East Asian cultures. In ancient China, early emperors asserted their power by engraving edicts or pronouncements on stone in their own calligraphic script. The elite members of society were scholar ¬officials, whose status was attained by their command of the written word. In addition to the central role played by writing in Chinese culture, the visual form of the language also contributed to the distinctiveness of the calligraphic tradition. The vast number and complexity of the characters that make up the Chinese script presented artists with a unique platform on which to explore the creative possibilities of design. The writing of Chinese characters-which was then widely adopted in Korea around the fourth century and in Japan in the mid-sixth century-was thought to be the purest visual manifestation of the writer's inner character and level of cultivation. It was the medium through which a person's thoughts, feelings, and artistry were best conveyed. In looking at a piece of calligraphy, we may admire the way a calligrapher manipulated the brush to create an object of beauty in which rhythmic energy is conveyed through strokes and dots done with ink. Changes in ink gradation, the relationship between characters, and the elegance of a single line can entice viewers regardless of the legibility of the text.
Go to Museum Resource: https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/object-package/art-calligraphy-asia/104193 | |
|
|
| Art of East Asia: Curriculum Guide |
|
| San Diego Museum of Art
|
The Museum’s Education Department has created a series of lesson plans to help introduce art into the classroom. The following lesson plans have been designed to help educators create elaborate classroom activities that will enhance their students’ understanding of works of art at The San Diego Museum of Art. See also: Exploring the Art of East Asia [PDF}.
Go to Museum Resource: https://www.sdmart.org/curriculum/ | |
|
|
| The Arts of Korea [PDF] |
|
| Pacific Asia Museum of USC
|
Centuries of artistic endeavor in the Korean peninsula have resulted in a vast legacy of rich symbolism and diverse expression. Korea’s location in northeast Asia has played a pivotal role in shaping Korea’s unique cultural heritage as well as in the transmission of East Asian art and culture. Acting as a conduit between China and Japan in religion, philosophy, technology and art, Korea provided significant cultural links in the larger region. The nation’s artistic tradition can be traced back to the Neolithic period (c. 6,000 – 1,000 BCE); Pacific Asia Museum’s collection covers over two thousand years of Korean artistic production from the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE – 676 CE) until today. These objects attest to the broad and rich history of art and culture in Korea.
Go to Museum Resource: https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/files/2016/06/PAM_KoreaBrochure_Web.pdf | |
|
|
| The Arts of Korea: A Resource for Educators |
|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art
|
An illustrated 167-page teacher's guide that can be downloaded in .pdf format, either in its entirety or by chapter. Includes a discussion of Korea's history and religions, art history, materials, and music, specific artworks with descriptions, lesson plans and activities, plus a glossary, timeline, maps, and a list of additional resources. Korea occupies a pivotal position in East Asian regional affairs. Its relations with its larger neighbors, China and Japan, and its role in cultural and technical exchange within East Asia, are a crucial part of the country’s history. Yet, it is also important to understand and appreciate the separate and distinct character of Korea’s cultural and artistic heritage. Teachers Guide [PDF].
Go to Museum Resource: https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/curriculum-resources/the-arts-of-korea | |
|
|
|
| Choson Dynasty, 1392-1910 |
|
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts
|
"The rulers of the Yi, or Choson, dynasty (1392-1910) adopted Confucianism as their governing ideology and withdrew official support for Buddhism." A brief one-paragraph overview, with four objects representative of the period.
Go to Museum Resource: http://archive.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/history/korea-choson-dynasty.cfm | |
|
|
|
| Create a Lotus Lantern for the Lotus Lantern Festival |
|
| Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
|
Students will: 1.) Learn that Buddhism is a religion founded by an enlightened young Indian prince who became the Buddha. 2.) Learn how the Buddha’s birthday, a national holiday, is celebrated in Korea. 3.) Discuss how the lotus flower is symbol of purity and wisdom. 3.) Construct a lotus blossom lantern. Downloads include visual guides and instructions, a slide show activity, and stencil.
Go to Museum Resource: https://education.asianart.org/resources/create-a-lotus-lantern-for-the-lotus-l... | |
|
|
|
| Show All 30 Results (Text Only) |
