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Lesson: Importance of Japanese Art and Poetry and Tales of Ise

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To learn about the value ancient Japanese placed on calligraphy, poetry, and community;
to acquaint students with The Tales of Ise.

Subject Categories: Literature and Folktales Visual and Theatrical Art

Locale: Japan

Grade Levels: Grades 9-12

Associated Images:
1954.127 Ivy Lane
1954.603.1 Irises
1960.183 Thirty-Six Immortal Poets
1966.118 Calligraphy by Koetsu of Waka, Poems from 'Shin-kokinshu'
1969.127.1 Scenes from the "Tales of Ise"
1981.2 Narihira Viewing the Cherry Blossoms

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