How are art and fashion used to communicate concepts such as values, identity, and power? Students will identify and interpret designs and objects across Asia that reveal cultural associations and societal values. Students may conclude the program by drawing a symbol that reflects their identity or one of their personal values.
Point to Point: $0.00Point to Point Premium: $0.00
30-60 minutes
Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod
10
Suggested max is 60. For larger groups please email asiatours@si.edu.
Art, Fine Arts, Foreign & World Languages, International, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Problem Solving, History & Social Studies
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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.
Contact: Virtual Museum Educator asiatours@si.edu 202-633-5377
In this program students will explore 3-5 works of art from different Asian countries to learn about art and celebrations in Asia. Facilitators will ask questions and encourage a lively and interactive discussion throughout the program. Programs are highly interactive and encourage students to engage through close-looking, inquiry, and conversation. Participants are expected to be on camera and interact with the presenter.
Students will:1. Analyze and interpret various works of art from across Asia.2. Identify how works of art can communicate concepts of values, identity, and power within their cultural contexts.2. Make connections to logos and artworks they recognize as symbols.