Hands-On Asia: Art Activities for All Ages - Softcover

Merrill, Yvonne Y.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964317753 ISBN 13: 9780964317758

Publisher: Kits Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated book is full of hands-on projects to help teach children about the arts and traditions of East Asian people. Line drawings give clear instructions for crafts such as Japanese Kabuki masks, Chinese calligraphy scrolls, Indonesian batik, and Mongolian jewelry.

About this title

From Library Journal:

Grade 5 Up-A collection of project ideas reflective of folk-art traditions from Japan, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Short introductions to the countries represented include religious and geographic information as well as cultural distinctions among the various ethnic groups. The finished projects are illustrated with brilliant, full-page, full-color photographs. Each craft has an explanation of its purpose or function, as well as a list of related curricular areas. Maps of the areas, patterns for some of the activities, and information about art mediums, including textiles, are included. Most projects can be made with everyday classroom materials, but some require a more involved selection of supplies such as Styrofoam trays and aluminum pans. An extremely useful book for students, teachers, and craft instructors.
Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kits Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0964317753
• ISBN 13: 9780964317758
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90
• Illustrator: Simpson Mary