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Slide Packets | Videos | Contact Information | Resource Links for Educators
China
Ancient China ($25.00)
This introductory packet highlights ancient Chinese jades, bronzes, and ceramics from the museum’s permanent collection. Includes background summaries of the main historical dynasties; brief sections on jade, ceramic, and bronze production; and activities for the classroom.
Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology ($25.00)
Use this packet for a basic introduction to Chinese archaeology. Includes highlights from The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology, a blockbuster special exhibition featuring recent archaeological finds that have changed historical theories about the development of China. This special-edition slide packet was produced in conjunction with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Beliefs Made Visible: Introduction to Hindu and Buddhist Art ($25.00)
Explore the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism throughout Asia. Special attention is given to understanding artworks in relation to their original environments (stupas, temples, caves, etc.). A perfect resource for the teacher who needs a quick introduction to Buddhism and Hinduism.
Warrior Kings and Divine Jesters: Indonesian Rod Puppets ($25.00)
This packet is designed to give educators and students an introduction to the world of Indonesian three-dimensional rod puppet theater (wayang golek) and to the stories told in performances using these puppets.
Arts of Edo Japan ($20.00)
This packet offers a more in-depth examination of Edo period (1615–1868) Japan, focusing on the flourishing arts of the period, which are richly represented in the Asian Art Museum collection. Includes ceramics as well as paintings on screens, fans, handscrolls, and hanging scrolls. Art activities include creating a 3-D model of a teahouse and creating a pilgrimage book and seals. Pair this packet with the woodblock print packet Hokusai and Hiroshige (see below) for an expanded unit on early modern Japan.
Goryeo Dynasty: Korea’s Age of Enlightenment ($20.00 for 11 slides)
This introduction to the arts of the Goryeo Dynasty includes rare celadon ceramics, Buddhist paintings and sculptures, illustrated sacred manuscripts (sutras), and ritual implements.
The Sacred Arts of Tibet ($25.00)
This overview of the culture, history, and arts of Tibet features contextual slides along with a selection of objects from the Asian Art Museum’s permanent collection. Provides a background for the study of traditional Tibetan arts and brings students up to date on contemporary Tibet.
Islam and the Arts of the Ottoman Empire ($25.00)
Using objects from the traveling exhibition Empire of the Sultans: Ottoman Art from the Khalili Collection, this packet explains the basics of Islam and Islamic art within the context of that place and time. Includes summaries of the beliefs of Islam and information on the Koran, Islamic calligraphy, and mosques.
A Walk through the Chinese Galleries ($15.00)
This thirty-minute video tour of the museum’s permanent collection highlights ceramics, jades, bronzes, paintings, and Buddhist arts representing some six thousand years of Chinese culture and tradition.
Draping the Sari (for loan only)
Learn to drape this traditional women’s garment! This five-minute video introduces two different styles of sari draping, one from southern and the other from northern India. A perfect activity for students, requiring only a three-yard length of any colorful fabric.
Beliefs Made Visible ($15.00)
Members of the Bay Area Indian community describe the context of Hindu and Buddhist arts in India. Included are clips of temples, festivals, and worship at various sites in India. Appropriate for middle-school classes.
For additional information about Asian Art Museum resources or to place an order, please contact us at:
Phone: 415.581.3663
E-mail: acollier@asianart.org
How to Contact Us
Mail
Education Department
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone and e-mail
Deborah Clearwaters
Director of Education and Public Programs
415.581.3661
dclearwaters@asianart.org
Stephanie Kao
School Programs Manager
415.581.3662
skao@asianart.org
Alina Collier
Education Resource Coordinator
415.581.3663
acollier@asianart.org
Ken Ikemoto
Education Assistant for School Programs
415.581.3697
kikemoto@asianart.org
Allison Wyckoff
Family Program Coordinator
415.581.3666
awyckoff@asianart.org
Ana Hortillosa
Performing Arts Program Coordinator
415.581.3667
ahortillosa@asianart.org
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Asian Educational Media Service, University of Illinois
Association for Asian Studies
California Arts Council
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Seattle Art Museum
Society for Asian Art
Stanford Center for Buddhist Studies
Stanford Asian Religions and Cultures Initiative
Stanford Center for East Asian Studies
UC Berkeley Center for Southeast Asian Studies
UC Berkeley Center for South Asian Studies
UC Berkeley International and Area Studies
UCLA Asia Institute
Victoria and Albert Museum
World Affairs Council of Northern California
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