The Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection of Asian Art Lesson Plans

Basic Lesson Plan

Theme
What can we learn from looking at an art object?

Performance Objective
Students examine an image, analyze its components, and begin to learn about its meaning.

Grade Level
All Grades

Materials
• Visual representation of an object (go to slideshow)
• Looking exercise

Assessment
Students’ verbal responses, drawings, and written commentaries

Procedure
Teachers should use the looking exercise to lead the students in a visual exploration of each object.

1. Make a list on the blackboard of features that students see in the image.
2. After the questioning is completed, each student draws the object. Teachers may want to have each student record the drawings in a special notebook of Asia Art.
3. Each student writes a short description of the object next to the drawing.

Extension
A class visit to a museum or gallery that exhibits the kind of objects being discussed.

> Visit the Asia Society
> Other museums with notable Asian collections