Video
Chinese Buddhist Cave Shrines
Explores ancient Buddhist cave shrines in China, including why the sites were created and the major sponsors and patrons.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
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Artwork
Buddha triumphing over Mara, 900–1000
The Buddha triumphing over Mara, 900–1000. India; probably Kurkihar, Bihar state. Stone. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S598.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Artwork
Central Asian wine peddler, approx. 618–906
Central Asian wine peddler, approx. 618–906. China, Henan province. Molded and sculpted earthenware figure with three-color glaze. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P521.
GRADE LEVEL: High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Background Information
Buddhism in the Tang (618–906) and Song (960–1279) Dynasties
Buddhism was founded in northern India in the sixth century BCE. Most historians believe it was introduced to China in approximately the second century by means of monks and traders along the Silk Road.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Lesson
Artful Storytelling (lesson)
Objective: Students gain an appreciation and understanding of art and culture, and build language skills by reading; developing scripts; making choices about gesture, voice, and expression; and performing traditional stories alongside art objects in the Asian Art Museum’s collection galleries.
Duration: One class period over the course of 1 week
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Video
Arjuna’s Meditation: An excerpt from the Mahabharata
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Activity
Create a Color Trip Collage
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Activity
Plant your own Past Continuous Tense Forest
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
Activity
Make your own Dance Mandala
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Activity
Calligraphic Creations
In this activity, you will explore Bernice Bing’s use of calligraphy in her paintings and then create your own!
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond
