Lesson Objective SWBAT…identify Japanese art forms by taking notes and then asnwering questions in written and oral form.

The Arts of Japan Standard Students study the Golden Age of Art, Literature and Drama.

On your own piece of paper ….. List as many “art” forms you can think of…

Japanese Rock Garden Built to create a feeling of peace and calmness Buddhist monks meditated in the gardens Gardens have carefully placed rocks, raked sand, and some plants Often destroyed and rebuilt

Japanese Rock Gardens

Turn to your “Asia or Elbow Partner” Partner A tells B: Two things you already know about Buddhism. Partner B tells A: Explain why you think one would create a beautiful rock garden and then destroy it. WARNING… Be prepared to share your partner’s answer with the class

Calligraphy Art of beautiful handwriting A well-educated person was expected to practice it, including samurai Calligraphy showed a lot about a person’s education, social class, and character Other cultures have their own form of calligraphy (such as Chinese, Greek, Roman, Islamic cultures)

“Ultimate Victory”

On your sheet of paper write and answer this question: “In your opinion, why is the ability to write important?”

Tanka Poems Oldest form of poetry in Japan Unrhymed poem of 5 lines Tanka poems capture nature’s beauty and the joys and sorrow (sadness) of life: The faintly glowing color of the maples, when it fades away before the falling of snow, serenity in mountains.

Haiku Poems Popularized by a man named Matsuo Basho. Haiku consisted of 3 lines of words with a total of 17 syllables (sounds of the word). Has become the most popular form of poetry in Japan: Falling to the ground, I watch a leaf settle down In a bed of brown.

On your own paper… Pick one of the type of poems, tanka or haiku, and then quick--draw a picture of what you envision, or see in your mind, from this poem. Falling to the ground, I watch a leaf settle down In a bed of brown. The faintly glowing color of the maples, when it fades away before the falling of snow, serenity in mountains

The Tale of Genji Some believe that The Tale of Genji, written by a woman named Lady Murasaki Shikibu, is the world’s first novel, or whole book The novel is about the adventures of a Japanese prince

Noh Drama The oldest type of Japanese play is called Noh, created in the 1300’s Noh plays were used to teach Buddhist ideas Noh plays were performed on bare stages and the actors wore masks and elaborate robes They danced and chanted poetry to the music of the drums and flutes Actors were usually men

Noh Drama Noh masks were usually worn only by the main character.

Noh Drama

Turn to your “Asia or Elbow Partner” Partner A tells B: “Why they think women were not allowed to participate in theater.” Partner B tells A: Name two Buddhist ideas that might be taught in a Noh Drama. WARNING… Be prepared to share your partner’s answer with the class!

Closure Answer the following questions TRUE or FALSE on your paper: 1.) Rock gardens were used for meditation. TRUE

Answer the following question TRUE or FALSE on your paper: 2.) Calligraphy was an art form practiced in Japan, China, and by Islamic cultures. TRUE

Answer the following question TRUE or FALSE on your paper: 3.) Tanka is the most popular form of poetry in Japan. FALSE

Answer the following question TRUE or FALSE on your paper: 4.) Haiku is an unrhymed poem of 5 lines. FALSE

Answer the following question TRUE or FALSE on your paper: 5.) Noh dramas teach Buddhist ideas. TRUE

Closure Students will be able to identify Japanese art forms by taking notes and responding to questions in written and oral form. Did you take notes? Did you respond to questions in writing? Did you respond to questions out loud? Did you participate equally with your partner? Did your partner participate equally with you?

HOMEWORK You will write a poem, either Tanka or Haiku Your poem must have an illustration (colored drawing) based on the topic or theme of your poem. Remember, these types of poems are usually about nature: mountains, oceans, snow, wind, plants, the Earth. Imagine yourself somewhere in nature: sunrise, sunset, windy, cold, warm, noisy, quiet. 10 points