Animals and Nature in the Arts of Asia FREE!

Length

30-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 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, Language Arts/English, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Programs offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on a flexible schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Register at least 3 weeks before your requested program date to guarantee best availability. 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

Students will:
1. Explore works of art from Asian countries.
2. Look closely to describe and analyze works of art.
3. Connect artworks to their own experiences and observations of nature.
4. Develop an appreciation for world cultures.