Art Gallery news for Japanese language teachers

The Gallery has updated our Asian art programs in response to the exhibition Conversations through the Asian collections. The Asian galleries are no longer separated by country groupings. Over the two floors of the galleries about 20 contemporary artworks are matched with the traditional art that has shaped and inspired the artists' practice. The exhibition provides an exceptional opportunity for students to better understand the peoples and countries of Asia through their art as well as the relationships between tradition and modernity, and Australia and Asia. Featured Japanese 'conversations' include material on samurai swords and armour, folding screens depicting views of Kyoto, nature and the four seasons, kimono and ceramics.

Two new school offerings are:

K-6 Tour Conversations with Asia - focused on understanding the peoples of Asia and the diversity of diversity of traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions
K-6 and 7-12 Asia in Action -  two days each term featuring a range of artist demonstrations and looking with Gallery guides

Taking Tea workshops continue as in the past. Workshops involving brush-and-ink are incorporated into the Asia in Action program.

Visit the Gallery website for the full program listing:
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/conversations/education/

We are inviting teachers to a professional development day Exploring Asia in Action on Friday 13 March to study and experience the new programs and resources.