Insights into Asia The NGV as a resource for the Studies of Asia EDUC9884:Arts of Asia( Sources and Contexts) Paula Lindley

Aims To introduce the NGV as a resource for the Studies of Asia To give insights into the NGV collection of Asian Art To explore themes and cross-curricula links To assist you to make informed choices about your next research assignment for Arts of Asia: Sources and Contexts To gain practical ideas for the teaching of Asia in your classroom To extend your knowledge of available resources.

The NGV as a resource for Studies of Asia Introduction to the highlights of the collection Diversity of media including paintings, calligraphy, prints, bronzes, sculptures, ceramics, lacquer, jade, glass, furniture and textiles. China, Japan, Korea, South Asian, Himalayan, South –East Asia, and Persia

Asia Education Foundation asiaeducation.edu.au Asia Scope and Sequence curriculum document Teacher resources Units of work Professional Learning about the Arts Topical information

History and scope ( ) Themes and Curriculum links Previous and forthcoming exhibitions Practical workshops Other possibilities NGV Resources Tours and workshops Exhibition catalogues and room brochures Online Education Resources Asian Resource Kit 2012 NGV Kids Resources Other resources

Themes and cross curricula links Religion and society, intercultural faith, philosophy, life, death, beliefs, values, Buddhism… Spring Flowers Autumn Grasses, Tea and Zen, The Cricket and the Dragon: Animals in Asian Art, Mountains and Streams, Dressed to Rule, Dragon Emperor, Golden Screens, Paintings from Rajasthan, Pictures of the Floating World, Indian miniatures, Ikat weaving… Literati painting of the amateur -scholar, the four treasures of painting, inventions, silkworms, the printing press,( moveable type), the silk route, trade, signs and symbols, power and politics, the four seasons, the three friends of Winter. culture and identity, the symbolism of flowers, footbinding, samarai, warriors, Ukiyo-e Japanese wood block printing, Actors and Actresses, Heroes and Ghosts, Jade, Bronze, Han, Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties, Manga… Theatre, Drama and Performance, Wayung Kulit Puppets, Stories in Art, Literature links, LOTE Materials and techniques, Changing matter, Conservation and chemistry, Science in Art…

Urn North China, Gansu Province Neolithic period, Yangshao culture, Banshan type C 2400 BC Earthenware, painted decoration Felton Bequest, 1947

China Hill Censor, Boshanlu, 1938 Western Han Dynasty, 206BC-24 AD Bronze Gift of H. W. Kent

CHINESE Cicada amulet Eastern Han dynasty AD Calcified Jade Felton Bequest, 1947

Chinese Mirror Western Han Dynasty, 1 st century BC Bequest of Leonard B. Cox, 1976

Chinese Guardian Spirit 700 AD-750 AD Earthenware ( Sancai ware) Henan/Shaanixi Province Felton Bequest 1926

Chinese Tea Bowl Southern Song dynasty Stoneware, Longquan ware Gift of H.W. Kent,1938

Chinese Bowl Porcelain, enamel Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province Felton Bequest. 1939

GHANDARAN Buddha in meditation Kushana period, AD , Ghandara, India Schist Presented through the Art Foundation of Victoria by Sir James Plimsoll AC CBE,Governor,1982

Chinese Guanyin Jin Dynasty , Shanxi province, North China wood, pigments Felton Bequest, 1939

Tibeto –Chinese Avalokitesvara 17 th -18 th century Gilt bronze, semi precious stone, pigment Felton Bequest, 1966

INDIAN Tree Goddess, ( Salabhanjika) Hoysala period,c , Karnataka, India Chloritic schist Felton Bequest, 1963

Dong Qichang Chinese Mountain and Landscape ( Detail) 1617 Ink on paper Purchased, 1978

Emperor’s semi-formal court robe (Jifu) late 19 th century silk, silk and metallic thread, gilt Gif of Mr A.J.L.McDonnell, 1949

HAGETSU Tosatsu Japanese Birds and Flowers in a landscape 1575, Japan Ink and pigments on paper Felton Bequest, 1958

TOSA Mitsunori Japanese The Tale of Genji Edo period, 17 th century Japan, album:pigments and gold paint on paper on powder on gold leaf on card, 56 pages, gold thread, silk and wood cover, glued concertina binding Purchased, 1967

TSUKIOKA Yoshitoshi Japanese A woman saving the nation, from the Taiheiki chronicle 1886, Edo ( Tokyo), Japan Colour and silver woodblock (triptych) Purchased, 1999

Japanese Bowl 19 th century, Raku ware Felton Bequest,1927

Japanese Jar Muromachi period 15 th -16 th century, Japan Stoneware( Shigaraki ware) Purchased through the Art Foundaton with the assistance of CRA Limited, Fellow,1984

KOREAN Dragon Jar ( 18 th century) Porcelain Purchased NGV Foundation NGV Supporters of Asian Art and Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2007

KOREAN Bowl ( )porcelain Felton Bequest, 1933 Vase( 13 th century) porcelain, stoneware Purchased, 1969

PERSIAN Bowl 9 th century- 10 th century AD Earthenware Felton Bequest, 1966

Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota Kisan DAS (active 1840s) opaque watercolour and gold paint on paper Felton Bequest, 1980

Wayung Kulit Javanese People Prabu Suyundana( Raden Natajana) Early 20 th century Java Indonesia Opaque watercolour and gold paint on buffalo hide, buffalo horn, metal, cotton thread Purchased 1972

SUMBANESE people Man’s ceremonial cloth ( Hinggi) C1890, Sumba, Indonesi Cotton, dyes Bequest of Rose- Houwer MBE, 2007

For further information NGV Schools Ning NGV Collection online

For further information NGV Website Learn School Resources – Pictures of the Floating World online resource – The Art of Zen online resource Learn Kids activities and trails – Tezuka The Marvel of Manga – Secrets from the Tombs – The Cricket and the Dragon

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