Working Jade (no audio)
Grade Level:
High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Video
Duration:
0:3:13
Description:
Learn about the working of jade via illustrations from a Qing dynasty (1644–1912) manual.
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World Education Policy Panel (2/18/2012)
Grade Level:
High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Video
Description:
San Francisco Unified School District's Director of Multicultural and World Language Instruction Margaret Peterson moderated a panel discussion with Mr. Bill Sanderson (San Francisco Unified School District), Ms. Ericka Lovrin (George Washington High School), Dr. Midori McKeon (San Francisco Unified School District), and Mr. Yo Azama (North Salinas High School) about world language education policy within the San Francisco Unified School District; the current situation and importance of the Japanese language education; and incentives and opportunities for Japanese language learners at the Japanese Language Symposium held at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco on February 18, 2012.
Worlds of Medieval Japan
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Video
Duration:
0:1:08:06
Description:
Professor Andrew Barshay (University of California, Berkeley) discusses the Worlds of Medieval Japan at the Medieval Japan Teacher Institute at the Asian Art Museum.
Worship of the Goddess in South Asia
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
Learn about the worship of the Goddess in South Asia.
Wrapping cloth (bojagi) 1800–1900
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Artwork
Description:
Wrapping cloth (bojagi), Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), 1800–1900. Korea. Patchwork silk with jewel motif. Acquisition made possible by Mrs. Ann Witter, 2002.7.
Wrapping cloth (bojagi), approx. 1950–1960
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Artwork
Description:
Wrapping cloth (bojagi), approx. 1950-1960. The Republic of Korea. Patchwork silk. Gift of Dr. Forrest Mortimer, 1993.5.
Writing box (suzuribako)
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Artwork
Description:
Writing box (suzuribako), 1800–1900. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912). Gold, silver, and lacquer on wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B75M1b.
Writing box with lid decorated with a duck and reeds
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Artwork
Description:
Writing box with lid decorated with a duck and reeds (1700-1900). Japan; Edo period (1615–1868). Lacquered wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B69M29.
Xi’an Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Grade Level:
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Background Information
Description:
This photograph is taken inside the Forest of Steles Museum in Xi’an, China. The history of the collection begins in the Tang dynasty when various emperors began to order copies of famous works of literature to be engraved on stone, partly for preservation and security, because works on paper could easily be lost or destroyed.
Xu Bing: Recent Work & Influences
Grade Level:
High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Resource Type:
Video
Duration:
01:14:34
Description:
How does language define culture? What does it mean to strip meaning from language? The art of Xu Bing raises these stirring questions. Globally known for his contemporary and dynamic style, the renowned Chinese artist made a special appearance at the Asian Art Museum to talk about influences on his art, specifically his works since 2008.