Taoism and the Arts of China (Art Institute of Chicago)

T A O I S M A N D T H E A R T S O F C H I N A

LESSON PLANS


		Taoist Priest's Robe

		Mirror with Animals of the Four Directions and the Zodiac

		Mountains of the Immortals (detail)

The classroom applications in this section are designed to enhance students' understanding of the works of art and exhibition themes in Taoism and the Arts of China.

Miniature Chinese Robe

Students will create a miniature Chinese robe made of paper.

Subject Area: Fine Arts
Suggested Grade Levels: Elementary and Middle School

Rituals

Students will research and write short reports on religious or cultural rituals and create displays to illustrate their findings.

Subject Area: Social Sciences
Suggested Grade Level: Secondary School

The Dragon in China

Students will compare the symbolism and legends of dragons in China with those of other countries and cultures. They will then write a magazine article comparing dragons in Western and Chinese cultures.

Subject Area: Language Arts
Suggested Grade Level: Middle School

Inventions from Ancient China

Students will research ancient Chinese inventions and create a chart that documents them.

Subject Area: Science
Suggested Grade Level: Secondary School

A Poem for Nature

Students will imagine what it would be like to enter a landscape painting and then write a poem on nature.

Subject Area: Language Arts
Suggested Grade Levels: Middle and Secondary School

Unrolling the Landscape

Students will create a landscape painting using traditional Chinese techniques.

Subject Area: Fine Arts
Suggested Grade Levels: Middle and Secondary School

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