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Lesson: Natural Resources in Chinese and Japanese Art

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Images for Lesson (PDF file)

This lesson will serve as an introduction to natural resources, both renewable and nonrenewable, and will examine how the availability of resources influenced artistic styles in China and Japan.

Subject Categories: Science and Natural History

Locale: China

Grade Levels: Grades 1-4 Grades 5-8

Associated Images:
1952.579 Double Dragon Plaque
1953.628 Jade Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head
1955.295 Horse
1962.39 Haniwa Figure of a Female
1963.103 Fangyou (Covered Jar)
1964.198 Bowl with Peonies
1972.38 Jade Bird Pendant
1984.68 Flame-Style Storage Vessel
1985.75 Jade Fluted Ring with Dragon Head
1989.69 Vessel
1991.124 Jar with Combed Design: Sueki Ware
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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