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Lacquerware Boxes
Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College
"Primitive lacquering was known in Japan as early as the third century B.C., but did not develop into a significant art form until the introduction of Chinese lacquering techniques in the seventh or eighth century A.D. Based upon the AMAM's own lacquerware document box, students will create their own versions as they study the history and techniques of lacquerware." For grades 3 & 4.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.oberlin.edu/amam/asia/lacquerware/Default.html
The Spread of Buddhism Across Asia
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Understand, through the analysis of artifacts and maps, how Buddhism changed as it spread across Asia and came to reflect the countries that embraced it. Downloads include a slideshow and handout on Buddhist artifacts and a lesson plan.

Go to Museum Resource: https://education.asianart.org/resources/the-spread-of-buddhism-across-asia/
Timeline of Art History: Japan, 500–1000 A.D.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"The introduction of Buddhism to the Japanese archipelago from China and Korea in the sixth century causes momentous changes amounting to a fundamentally different way of life for the Japanese." With a period overview, list of key events, and 5 related artworks. Also has links to additional information about the Kofun (ca. 3rdC-538), Asuka (538-710), Nara (710-794), and Heian (794-1185) periods, an abridged list of rulers in Japan, and timelines of China and Korea during this time.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=06®ion=eaj
Using Mystery Objects to Draw Conclusions about Ancient Chinese and Japanese Culture
The Cleveland Museum of Art
In this lesson, students use art to draw conclusions about ancient Chinese and Japanese civilizations and cultures.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.clevelandart.org/lesson-plan-packet/using-mystery-objects-draw-concl...
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