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Beliefs Made Visible: Why Script Matters
Background Information
Islamic Calligraphy: Materials and Tools
In addition to giving artistic instruction on the art of writing, a teacher of Islamic calligraphy trained a student in how to prepare and use a multitude of materials and tools.
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Make a Salt-Dough Diya Lamp
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Make Your Own Seal Script Stamp
Make your own seal script stamp and use it to “sign” a decorated postcard.
Background Information
How to Read a Woodblock Print
Learn how to read a woodblock print.
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Odon the Giant - Story Time Draw Along
Students will draw their favorite unlikely, small hero from the Philippine folk tale “Odon the Giant.”
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Pacita Abad: Mixed-Media Paintings
Create a colorful, mixed media painting inspired by artist Pacita Abad.
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Decorate and Fold a Paper Fan
In Korea, paper fans are used in a traditional dance called buchaechum, which is often performed by groups of female dancers wearing colored hanboks (Korean traditional dress). Through dance choreography and movement, the fans express the beauty of nature by creating impressions of flowers, butterflies, and water.
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Harvest Prints
Make your own harvest print to celebrate the onset of autumn and the harvest bounty.