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Create artworks and poetry inspired by the works of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai
Create artworks and poetry inspired by the works of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai
Student visual arts resource developed by The Arts Unit
Year 3 to Year 6 visual arts
Before you start
Before you start
Today we will be exploring the world of famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
For this lesson you will need:
writing paper and pencil or pen.
Haiku poem
Haiku poem
What is a haiku poem?
A haiku poem is traditionally a Japanese poem consisting of 3 short lines. The origins of haiku poems can be traced back as far as the 9th century.
A haiku poem is a beautifully descriptive and emotive form of poetry.
A traditional haiku structure is:
5 syllables in the first line
7 syllables in the second line
5 syllables in the third line.
Haiku poetry traditionally discusses abstract subjects or those from the natural world, including seasons, months, animals, and even the smallest elements of nature, down to a blade of grass or a drop of dew.
Here is an example of a Haiku poem by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694)
"An old silent pond ...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again."
Watch the video Haiku: Poetry Writing for Kids to learn more tips and tricks to create a haiku poem.
Haiku: Poetry Writing for Kids
Duration: 07:22Let's create a haiku poem about our artwork.
Let's create a haiku poem about our artwork.
Look at your artworks and the artwork of Hokusai.
Make a list of words that relate to your artworks. Use descriptive and emotive language.
Remember our syllables structure: 5, 7, 5
You might want to consider each line as where, what, when.
For example:
Whitecaps on water (5 syllables)
Fishing boats are riding high (7 syllables)
Windy wild winter. (5 syllables)
We hope you enjoyed exploring the world of Japanese artist Hokusai!
You have completed this @The Arts Unit Creative Class.
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