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The Stupa
A short documentary on The Stupa, a hemispherical mound that represents the burial mound of the Buddha.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
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Shiva
Learn how to identify the Hindu deity Shiva and hear a story related to a depiction of Shiva in the Asian Art Museum’s collection.
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
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Vishnu and Krishna
Learn about the Hindu deity Vishnu and his avatar Krishna, and hear a story about Krishna defeating the serpent Kaliya.
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
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How a Prince Became the Buddha
GRADE LEVEL: Early Elementary School (K-3), Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8)
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An Introduction to Yoga: The Art of Transformation
This background information will help you prepare your students for their visit to Yoga: The Art of Transformation (on view at the Asian Art Museum from February 21–May 25, 2014).
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Lesson
Artful Storytelling (lesson)
Objective: Students gain an appreciation and understanding of art and culture, and build language skills by reading; developing scripts; making choices about gesture, voice, and expression; and performing traditional stories alongside art objects in the Asian Art Museum’s collection galleries.
Duration: One class period over the course of 1 week
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Artwork
Arjuna, third of the Pandava (Pandawa) brothers, approx. 1950
Refined Character Type: Arjuna, third of the Pandava (Pandawa) brothers, approx. 1950. Indonesia; West Java. Wood, cloth, and mixed media. From The Mimi and John Herbert Collection, F2000.86.115.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Background Information
An Introduction to the Geography of the Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges in the world, and from them flow the major rivers of Asia. Learn more.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
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Bodh Gaya: Center of the Buddhist World
Learn about Bodh Gaya, one of several sights in India associated with the birth of Buddhism.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
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Draping the Sari
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
