TEACH CHINA
Resources for students and educators
TEACH CHINA
Resources for students and educators
Learn more about the art of Chinese calligraphy and how contemporary artist are interpreting this ancient art form. (Scroll down on the linked page to find packet.)
Brushpainting, which includes calligraphy, landscapes, scrolls and fans, has been a major art form throughout Chinese history. This packet explores the history, development and significance of brushpainting in Chinese art. Includes discussion of painting and calligraphy techniques, and a comparison of painting styles.
Landscape paintings from the Song through the Ming dynasty has developed distinct artistic styles and schools of practices. One of the well-established compendium of methods of painting include the Mustard Seed Manual of Painting.
Li Bai (701–762) was a famous Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty (618–906), whose reputation spread even to Japan. There, his poem “Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu,” became a popular painting theme.
Chinese characters trace their origins to sacred writing on ancient oracle bones and bronze vessels nearly four thousand years ago. Soon, scribes began to record important events and royal decrees on wood and bamboo slips. By the Han dynasty, new script styles began to be written on silk and paper.
An overview of the various formats of Chinese Painting and their purpose, including wall paintings, screens, hanging scrolls, handscrolls, fans and albums.
Students will become members of the “literati/scholar” class by demonstrating their understanding of Chinese history, philosophy, and poetry.
Video highlights of the Asian Art Museum’s Nature in Art school program.The program explores references to nature on a tour of East Asian brushpainting in the galleries. Then apply these observations to hands-on class on traditional brushstroke techniques.
Learn how to paint a lotus flower using Chinese brushpainting techniques.
Students can use brushstroke techniques and dot patterns to copy the masters and create your own masterpiece with this interactive brushpainting activity.
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Major support for the Asian Art Museum’s school programs and resources is provided by the Dhanam Foundation, United Airlines, The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and Daphne and Stuart Wells. Additional support is provided by Ms. Jane B. Dalisay and Mr. John W. Kirkman and an anonymous donor. Teacher professional development programs are supported by Wells Fargo.
General support for education is provided by the Dhanam Foundation, the Koret Foundation, the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, The Charles D. and Frances K. Field Fund, Dodge & Cox, and The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation. Support is also provided by an endowment established by The Hearst Foundations.
Teach China was created in collaboration with the following arts organizations:
