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Thu: 1 PM–8 PM
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200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.581.3500
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The Stupa

A short documentary on The Stupa, a hemispherical mound that represents the burial mound of the Buddha.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond

Background Information

Beliefs and Religions of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)

China’s emperors believed that Heaven bestowed upon them a divine mandate to rule — thus their title “Son of Heaven.” This mandate was hereditary but could be withdrawn at any time and bestowed upon another family if Heaven deemed it appropriate.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond

Lesson

Artful Storytelling (lesson)

Objective: Students gain an appreciation and understanding of art and culture, and build language skills by reading; developing scripts; making choices about gesture, voice, and expression; and performing traditional stories alongside art objects in the Asian Art Museum’s collection galleries.

Duration: One class period over the course of 1 week

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

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An Introduction to the Neolithic Period (6000-2000 BCE)

The region bordering the Yellow River, which runs more than 3,400 miles from the Himalayan Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, has long been considered the cradle of Chinese civilization. These vast, fertile plains encouraged the rise of agriculture and the development of neolithic cultures (New Stone Age, roughly 6000-2000 BCE). Archeological discoveries made over the past few decades have revealed that early societies also flourished to the south, along the Yangzi River, as well as sites in the far northeast. These finds indicate that Chinese civilization arose through the gradual blending of several regional cultures.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond

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Artist in Focus: Xu Bing

Xu Bing is renowned for his artistic explorations of the role of language in human life.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond

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An Introduction to the Geography of the Himalayas

The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges in the world, and from them flow the major rivers of Asia. Learn more.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond

Activity

Create Your Own Tomb Guardian

Do you want to make your own tomb guardian? They will need to be strong and fierce to keep unwanted spirits out of your tomb and keep your tomb objects safe.

GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8)

Lesson

Mapping the Silk Road

Students analyze objects from South Asia, West Asia, and China to connect to the travel experiences of ancient merchants and traders, develop an understanding of the breadth of the land and sea trade, and explore how art and ideas travel and change over time and place.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8)

Artwork

Zhoong Kui (the demon queller) on a donkey, 1941

Zhoong Kui (the demon queller) on a donkey, 1941, Pu Ru (1896-1963). China. Hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper. Acquisition made possible by John W. and Christine C. Barr, B82D2.

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College and Beyond