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The arts of various Asian countries are highlighted this week. Learn about origami, arts of Korea, and view a "Hometown Taiwan"-themed museum exhibit. Last but not least, view the materials that the Brookline Library is highlighting in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The arts of various Asian countries are highlighted this week. Learn about origami, arts of Korea, and view a "Hometown Taiwan"-themed museum exhibit. Last but not least, view the materials that the Brookline Library is highlighting in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The TedEd talk below makes the connection between math and the ancient art of origami.
The TedEd talk below makes the connection between math and the ancient art of origami.
For inspiration, here's a gallery of origami by kids.
For inspiration, here's a gallery of origami by kids.
The Asian Society of Texas currently has an online exhibit of art on the theme of "Hometown Taiwan" and "Messages from Taiwan". "The style and subject each artist adopted are different, presenting various sides and impressions of Taiwan, and allowing people from around the world to try a taste of Taiwan's charm and distinctive scenery without the need to travel." (from hometowntaiwan.culture.tw)
The Asian Society of Texas currently has an online exhibit of art on the theme of "Hometown Taiwan" and "Messages from Taiwan". "The style and subject each artist adopted are different, presenting various sides and impressions of Taiwan, and allowing people from around the world to try a taste of Taiwan's charm and distinctive scenery without the need to travel." (from hometowntaiwan.culture.tw)
View the exhibit here. Click on any image to enlarge it.
View the exhibit here. Click on any image to enlarge it.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has an exhibit of the Arts of Korea. Listen to the curator talk about the highlights of the collection.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has an exhibit of the Arts of Korea. Listen to the curator talk about the highlights of the collection.
Learn about the culture and arts of any of the countries in Asia by searching Encyclopedia Britannica. Just type in the name of the country you're interested in and you will find reliable, up to date information and images of the country. Hint: use the "table of contents" feature to go straight to the section called People and Culture.
Learn about the culture and arts of any of the countries in Asia by searching Encyclopedia Britannica. Just type in the name of the country you're interested in and you will find reliable, up to date information and images of the country. Hint: use the "table of contents" feature to go straight to the section called People and Culture.
Brookline Public Library has posted some reading suggestions for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for all different ages. You can find their suggestions here.
Brookline Public Library has posted some reading suggestions for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for all different ages. You can find their suggestions here.
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