A Confucian Scholar's House
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Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
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Video
Duration:
0:04:19
Description:
An introduction to Korean Confucianism and related architecture.
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The Four Treasures and Other Utensils for a Scholar's Desk
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
Writing was so valued by the Chinese that they called the most essential implements for the art The Four Treasures–the brush, ink stick, ink stone, and paper.
Chanoyu: The Japanese Art of Tea
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
The Japanese phrase Chanoyu, translated literally as “hot water for tea,” refers to the tradition of preparing and serving powdered green tea in a highly stylized manner. Learn more about this tradition.
Good and evil? Dynamic Opposites in the Story of Rama (lesson)
Grade Level:
Elementary School (K-3), Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8)
Resource Type:
Lesson or Activity
Duration:
45-60 minutes
Description:
Students brainstorm the qualities of good and evil and draw conclusions about the Balinese concept of “dynamic” or balanced opposites. Then, students will relate the idea of “dynamic opposites” in the Ramayana (Story of Rama) to present-day situations by identifying a current problem, creating a visual identify for their own pair of opposing characters, and scripting a dialogue.
Buddhist Caves at Ajanta
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
Learn about Buddhist caves. This is one of a series of caves excavated out of the volcanic rock that extends along a cliff overlooking the Wagora River at Ajanta, about two hours north of the present-day city of Aurangabad, in Maharastra state in western India.
Muromachi Period Tea (1338–1573)
Grade Level:
High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
During the Muromachi period (1338–1573) the vogue for Chinese art, especially among the Ashikaga shoguns, who ruled as the military leaders of Japan during this period, led to the development of new architectural environments in which to display collections of tea-related objects. Learn more.
An Introduction to the Geography of the Persian World and West Asia
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
Iran's rich history stretches back to about 8000 BCE, when the first settlements appeared in western Iran and the Caspian sea.
Arts of China (iTunes U)
Grade Level:
College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Video
Duration:
A series of lectures in two parts (approx. 45 minutes per part)
Description:
A series of lectures wherein renowned scholars discuss the arts of China from the Neolithic through the Tang dynasty (618–906).
Beliefs Made Visible: Buddhism in South Asia
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Video
Duration:
0:20:23
Description:
Members of the Bay Area Indian community describe the context of Buddhist arts in South Asia. Included are clips of temples, festivals, and worship at various sites in India. Part two of a two part series.
Buddhism in the Tang (618–906) and Song (960–1279) Dynasties
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
Buddhism was founded in northern India in the sixth century BCE. Most historians believe it was introduced to China in approximately the second century by means of monks and traders along the Silk Road.