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Lesson: Ancient Chinese Tomb Building and Tomb Art

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Through research and note-taking students will compare and contrast the monuments erected for George Washington, the first president of the United States, and Qin Shi Huangdi (r. 221- 210 BCE), the first emperor of China. Students will study the main objectives of tomb building and tomb art. They will also become familiar with Chinese tomb art, its significance, and its placement at a tomb site.

Subject Categories: Daoism and Confucionism History & Culture

Locale: China

Grade Levels: Grades 5-8

Associated Images:
1915.673 Zhang (Ceremonial Blade)
1955.295 Horse
1983.1 Funerary Object (Mingqi): Dog
1983.6 Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine)
1985.128 Chariot Handle Bar Cap
1986.46.a Incense Burner (po-shan hsiang-lu)
1994.203 Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear
2000.118.1 Tomb Guardian with Animal Head
2000.118.2 Tomb Guardian with Human Face

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