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South Asia | Southeast Asia | The Persian World & West Asia | The Himalayas & the Tibetan Buddhist World | China | Korea | Japan | Multicultural
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South Asia
(India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)
Art in Focus: The Legend of Krishna ($25.00: includes CD images; pdf version: free)
Subject Areas: History–Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Classroom activities geared to elementary school through high school; adaptable for all ages
India abounds with stories, many of which recount the exploits of its innumerable gods and goddesses. Among these deities, Krishna—an incarnation of the god Vishnu—is especially popular. The legend of Krishna has inspired Hindu art, poetry, music, and philosophy for more than two thousand years. This packet highlights the celebrated legend of this Hindu god as depicted in South Asian painting—from his mischievous childhood antics to his stately conduct as a prince and his awe-inspiring presence as the supreme spirit. Teaching activities feature selected excerpts from the legend of Krishna and paintings from the Asian Art Museum’s collection galleries.
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(5.4 MB)
Beliefs Made Visible: Introduction to Hindu and Buddhist Art ($25.00: includes image CD and slides; pdf version: free)
Subject Areas: History–Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Classroom activities geared to elementary school through high school; adaptable for all ages
Explore the basic tenets and influences of Hinduism and Buddhism throughout Asia. Special attention is given to the evolution of Hinduism and Buddhism in India, and the representation of these beliefs in sculpture and religious architecture (stupas, temples, caves, and so on). Includes lessons on the traditions of threshold art and handouts on the symbolic gestures of Buddhas. Supplement your lessons with the Beliefs Made Visible DVD.
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(5 MB)
Temple Illustrations
(88 KB)
CLICK HERE to view videos on Bodh Gaya, one of several sites in eastern India associated with the birth of Buddhism over 2500 years ago; the the sacred city of Varanasi; and Hindu Temples.
Southeast Asia
(Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia)
Warrior Kings and Divine Jesters: Indonesian Rod Puppets ($25.00: includes image CD and slides)
Subject Areas: History–Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Classroom activities geared to middle school through high school; adaptable for all ages
This packet is designed to give an introduction to the world of Indonesian three-dimensional rod puppet theater (wayang golek) and to the stories told in performances using these puppets, including Islamic and Javanese historical tales as well as Indonesian versions of the Ramayana, the epic story of the hero Rama.
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(3.5 MB)
slide descriptions
(4.3 MB)
CLICK HERE to view a video on Indonesian Rod Puppets (wayeng golek) featuring puppet master Kathy Foley.
The Persian World & West Asia
(Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul (for loan only; pdf version: free)
Subject Areas: History–Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Classroom activities meet California State content standards for 5th-7th, and 10th grades; adaptable for all ages
This educator resource packet, developed in conjunction with the special exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul explores artifacts from three major archaeological sites in Afghanistan: a Greco-Bactrian city founded by a follower of Alexander the Great, an ancient Silk Road trading center, and a nomad burial site. Discover the treasures of Afghanistan, and examine this nation’s role as a both a cultural hub and a connecting point along the Silk Road.
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(5.2 MB)
CLICK HERE to view the trailer from the Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures exhibition.
Islam and the Arts of the Ottoman Empire ($25.00: includes image CD and slides; pdf version: free)
Subject Areas: History–Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Classroom activities geared to elementary school through high school; adaptable for all ages
Using objects from the traveling exhibition Empire of the Sultans: Ottoman Art from the Khalili Collection, this packet provides an overview of Islam and Islamic art during the Ottoman empire. Includes summaries of the beliefs of Islam and information on the Koran, Islamic calligraphy, and mosques. Classroom activities focus on the art of calligraphy.
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(3.3 MB)
The Himalayas & the Tibetan Buddhist World
(Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia)
The Sacred Arts of Tibet ($25.00: includes image CD; pdf version: free)
Subject Areas: History–Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Classroom activities geared to elementary school through high school; adaptable for all ages
This packet features an overview of the culture, history, and arts of Tibet, with a focus on the influence of Buddhism. Activities include making a sculpture in the style of a Tibetan torma (traditionally, a sculpture of butter and roasted barley flour made as a devotional offering) and readings that address topics ranging from traditional Tibetan arts to contemporary Tibetan culture.
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(3.8 MB)
CLICK HERE to view a video on Tibet.
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