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JAPANESE ART AND LITERATURE SEMINAR FOR K–12 TEACHERS
July 30-August 3, 2012
University of Washington Seattle Campus
Taught by Art Historian Melanie King
Applications available now! More information at http://jsis.washington.edu/earc/
Put primary sources at the heart of your teaching about Japanese culture and history, and experience art and literature in times of peace and war from Japan’s Heian Era through the Middle Ages. As Japan focused inward during the Heian Era, the arts, literature, and religious practices reflected the vibrancy of court life. They were at once decadent, highly decorative, and indulgent, yet also thoughtful, intimate, and, in many ways, contemporary. In part, we connect with art from the Heian, Japan’s Golden Era, because its influence pervades our images of Japan today. At the same time, the pieces still in existence speak to us on a more intimate level as they convey people whose thoughts and interests mirror our own.
As we move into the Medieval Era, we see the arts and religious practices of that period in contrast to the previous one. In Medieval times we observe an orientation outward as people look to China for inspiration, distinguishing themselves and their artistic pursuits from the decadence of the Heian period. In this period, the prominence of the ruling military class is reflected in the warrior-oriented arts, the rise of Zen Buddhism, and a culture focused on cultivating oneself through the arts.
Taught by Seattle Central Community College art history instructor Melanie King, the seminar will be an experience in deep looking and close reading of key pieces of art and literature emblematic of these periods, and the close connection between the two. K–12 educators who have the opportunity to apply course content to their history, social studies, art, and other relevant courses are invited to join the EARC for this 2012 seminar. This program is offered free of charge thanks to the Freeman Foundation.
Educators must commit to attending all sessions of this grant-funded course in order to participate. Teachers will be asked to do readings and short written assignments. Washington State clock hours are available upon successful completion of all assignments. Click Text Here
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