Video
Learn about some of the most prolific archaeological sites in China, including the burial complex of the First Emperor and Sanxingdui.
Lesson
Students will view representations of literary epics, read related excerpts, and discuss how those scenes exemplify the code of the samurai.
Background Information
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.
Lesson
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.
Background Information
In China, painting and writing developed hand in hand, sharing the same tools and techniques.
Video
An introduction to Korean Confucianism and related architecture.
Video
A video tour of the Asian Art Museum’s collection galleries highlighting ceramics, jades, bronzes, paintings, and Buddhist arts representing some six thousand years of Chinese culture and tradition.
*Filmed in former museum location (prior to 2003) in Golden Gate Park. Presented by Brian Hogarth.
Activity
Students will learn how to paint a lotus flower using Chinese brushpainting techniques.
Activity
Create your own brush-painted masterpiece.
Video
A comprehensive, short documentary on the art of Chinese calligraphy.
