Reference
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Curriculum Unit Includes:
Thirty-six page booklet
Sixteen color slides, labeled
Ten 8.5x11 reproduction prints
VHS Video on a contemporary potter
CD-ROM version of all the elements in the kit
This curriculum unit includes a variety of materials that cover a broad spectrum of Korean art, from examples of 3D architecture, furniture, ceramics, and sculpture to 2D calligraphy and paintings. Chosen from among the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s vast Korean collection, these samples come from a wide range of historical periods beginning with the Silla kingdom and Unified Silla Dynasty (57-935 CE), moving on to the Koryo dynasty (918-1392), continuing with the Choson dynasty (1392-1910) and into the modern period of today.
Using this curriculum unit provides Art teachers the ability to easily collaborate with other disciplines. Art teachers may wish to focus on any one of a variety of suggestions for each of the ten examples; the art investigation questions, group activity and discussion ideas, follow up production suggestions, the detailed descriptions of production techniques, or recommendations for research ideas and extensions are all ways that you can help bring this art to life.
History & Geography teachers may want to explore the themes of daily life and practices in Korea society throughout time, the role of religion in east Asian life, the use of natural resources, symbolism in the arts, or the function and value of art in culture. Language Arts teachers may wish to use the Looking Questions for some pre-writing activities or as a springboard for a creative writing assignment. The Group Activity and Research Ideas for each piece of artwork would provide any Computer or Resource teachers with multiple suggestions for projects, virtual or real. The list of possibilities goes on . . .
A map of the Korean peninsula along with a parallel timeline comparing major historical events in Korea with those around the world will help to strengthen any cross-curricular connections that you may wish to make. In addition, the glossary of art and historical terms, recommended resources, websites, and museums can help a teacher of any discipline incorporate Korea into his or her class, from elementary through high school. This curriculum unit is the complete package for any teacher or team looking to effortlessly enhance their students’ knowledge of Korea and east Asian art.
