Abstract:

Using the video and accompanying curriculum unit, students will identify several Japanese art forms, describe the skills, training, tools and techniques used in creating these objects, discuss the underlying beliefs revealed in the creation of these objects, discuss ways these assumptions might be exhibited in other aspects of Japanese life, and create hypotheses about Japanese definitions of creativity and artistic talent. Module themes include: tradition and change, arts as reflection of cultural values, and transmission of culture from generation to generation. || For Grades 5-12 || The video contains several shorter segments that can be used individually or together. The teacher's guide contains background essays for the teacher, a video transcript and discussion guide, two complete lesson plans, and a list of relevant Web resources.