Explore Nara’s ancient Buddhist art and architecture.
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The imagery on a samurai’s armor expresses that samurai’s identity and source of inspiration or empowerment. Is there an image you connect with most?
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If you were to design a bronze vessel for a friend who has done something important for you, what shape would you make it? How would you decorate it? Would you use designs like the ones on the bronze vessels in the museum? What would you inscribe on it?
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Make your own torn-paper collages inspired by the images created in the teamLab experience.
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In this activity, create your own weaving loom with cardboard and then weave your own textile project. As you construct your loom and learn the labor-intensive process of weaving, you might begin to wonder how Sekimachi was able to create her famous three-dimensional structures.
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In this activity, observe the different moon phases, learn about the lunar calendar, and research some Hindu traditions and celebrations.
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Objective: Students will consider how public art promotes civic participation and social commentary by 1) researching Bay Area public art and completing research assignments or, 2) submitting grant proposals for hypothetical public art.
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Objective: Students will explore the dichotomy between craft and fine art while investigating Ruth Asawa’s sculpture work and identity.
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In this activity, you will simply use black construction paper, sunlight, and everyday objects from your house or yard.
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Design a calligraphic plate using Arabic script and images inspired by a meaningful word.
