Describing Japanese screens and scrolls through words

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Author:

Michelle Harrell

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

LEARN NC

Collection:

LEARN NC Lesson Plans

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

The first part of a unit on talking and writing about, as well as creating, Japanese screen and scroll paintings. The purpose of this unit plan is to introduce descriptive aspects of art criticism, while teaching appreciation for the art and culture of Japan. Students use observation and descriptive writing to discover richly detailed Japanese screen and scroll paintings so that another student can illustrate it in the next lesson.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

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