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| The Life of the Buddha |
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| Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
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"The Buddha—that is, the 'Enlightened One'—lived nearly 2500 years ago in northern India. His followers have always seen his life as a shining example to all, but what 'really happened' is now impossible to know for certain. Even the earliest stories of his life include miraculous events that may seem hard to take literally. Later versions are even more elaborate, and they differ from one another in many details." Downloads includes a Student Handout and Teachers Packet.
Go to Museum Resource: https://education.asianart.org/resources/the-life-of-the-buddha/ | |
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| Montien Boonma: Temple of the Mind |
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| Asia Society
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Online presentation of a 2003 retrospective exhibition of works by Thai artist Montien Boonma (1953-2000). The exhibition, according to the introductory text here, "traces Boonma's artistic development in the context of his deep engagement with Buddhism." Five of his works -- all sculptural installations -- are featured here, with brief descriptive text and additional images showing the installation process.
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/arts/boonma/index.html | |
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| Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art |
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| Asia Society
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"Pilgrimage, a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion, is important to many faiths. In Buddhism, the practice is especially significant. Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art is the first major exhibition to explore the relationship between Buddhist pilgrimage and Asian art. Through over ninety objects—including narrative paintings and sculptures, as well as mandalas, prayer wheels, and maps—from significant North American collections, this exhibition examines the ways in which Buddhist pilgrimage became the impetus for the development of new forms of art and visual culture as well as a source of inspiration to artists and craftsmen across Asia."
Go to Museum Resource: http://pilgrimage.asiasociety.org/ | |
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| Puppets on the Move: China and the Silk Road |
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| The Kennedy Center, ArtsEdge
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This lesson is part of the unit: 'Teaching Shadow Puppetry.' Through map-making, research, and class discussions, students will gain an understanding of the dynamics of trade in China along the Silk Road and the role of trade in urbanization throughout the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties. The lesson will culminate in student-produced and student-created shadow puppet performances that demonstrate students’ understanding of Chinese culture during the days of the Silk Road and of the connection between trade and urbanization.
Go to Museum Resource: https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-6-8/Puppets_on_the_... | |
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| The Sacred Arts of Tibet [PDF] |
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| Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
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“An overview of the culture, history and arts of Tibet, with a focus on the influence of Buddhism.” Activities include making a sculpture in the style of a Tibetan torma (traditionally, a sculpture of butter and roasted barley flour made as a devotional offering) and readings that address topics ranging from traditional Tibetan arts to contemporary Tibetan culture.
Go to Museum Resource: https://education.asianart.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Sacred-Arts-o... | |
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| South Asian and Himalayas Art: Overview |
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| National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution
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The arts of South Asia and the Himalayas are closely intertwined with the subcontinent's many religious traditions. This region, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, is the birthplace of three major religions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The Islamic kingdoms that were established in South Asia in the twelfth century brought new visual traditions to the subcontinent. Explore their past exhibits on South Asian and Himalayan art.
Go to Museum Resource: https://asia.si.edu/exhibitions/south-asian-and-himalayan-art/ | |
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