Format
1. Open discussion with students' previous knowledge on Hinduism and/or Buddhism.
2. Explain Hindu trinity and introduce Hindu works.
3. Summarize stories from the Ramayana.
4. Highlight some similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.
5. Introduce Buddhism and Buddhist works from the museum’s collection.
Objectives
Students will learn about Hindu and Buddhist deities and their relationship to some of the heroes of the epic stories of India.
Students will gain a better understanding of the physical representations of gods and heroes in Hindu and Buddhist art, and learn to interpret some of their symbolism.
Students will learn the characteristics of myth and understand how culture is revealed through the stories it tells.
Students will be introduced to the cultural and historical context of selected works of art and learn how art can tell a story.
Students will be introduced to the characteristics of mythology and learn that ancient myths, legends, and stories are used to explain the natural world, to teach morals, and to entertain.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, the Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.