World Religions in Art: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam FREE!

Length

30-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

Suggested max is 60. For larger groups please email asiatours@si.edu

Primary Disciplines

Art, Fine Arts, Foreign & World Languages, International, Literacy, Religion, History & Social Studies, Asian Pacific American heritage Month

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Programs are available M,W, TH and F from 9am-5pm EST. Register at least 3 weeks before your requested program date to guarantee best availability. If you are requesting the same program for mulitple classes, please complete one form and indicate in the additional notes section that you need multiple dates. Our tour scheduler will contact you for more information. If you would like to check on the status of your request, please contact asiatours@si.edu. All requests are subject to availability.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify us 2 weeks in advance of your tour or as soon as possible if you need to cancel your program.

About This Provider

 

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Washington , DC
United States

The National Museum of Asian Art is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  With more than 46,000 objects dating from the Neolithic period to today, our collections' strengths range from the arts of China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East and the Islamic World to nineteenth century American art.  The National Museum of Asian Art is committed to providing quality Pre-K-12 programs that deepen students understanding of Asian Arts and cultures, develop students' capacity for slow looking, and broaden students' perspective taking capacities. 

Program Details

Format

Program is presented on Zoom by professional museum educators. Through inquiry-based questions and discussion, presenters engage with participants as they explore artworks together. Students may participate in simple drawing and writing exercises throughout the program. Programs are highly interactive and participants are expected to be on camera and interact with the presenter.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Recognize images and symbols from Hinduism, Buddhism, and/or Islam.
2. Analyze works of art for information about culture and symbols.
3. Compare and contrast works of art from different cultures and time periods.
4. Develop an appreciation for world cultures.