The Art of Ancient Japan
Overview
In this Art Quest, students will take an in-depth look at the art of
ancient Japan. In doing so, students will see various examples of Japanese
art by visiting the following museum Web sites:
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- National Museum of Japanese History
- Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Tokyo National Museum
This activity is perfect for students who want to do an enrichment project
or who need extra credit. If you are using this activity during class
time, it will generally take two periods to complete.
Objectives
After completing this Art Quest, students should be able to:
- Identify the changes in Japanese art throughout various time periods.
- Explain how pottery was used throughout the various time periods
in Japan.
- Describe the role of religion in Japanese art.
Suggested Follow-Up
For students who do a presentation on the ancient religions of Japan
and for those who write a paper on one of the time periods, work with
your school’s librarian or media resource center to help students
with their research.
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