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The Art of Asia

http://www.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/

Provider: Minneapolis Institute of Arts


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From the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, The Art of Asia is a reflection the institute’s Asian collection and includes a variety of tools that add meaning to the exploration of the online exhibit.Divided into Japan, China, and Tibet, this website uses a variety of techniques to teach about Asian art:

  • A historical overview of Chinese dynasties and artistic production
  • In-depth discussions about selected works of art
  • Video and text treatments on Japanese woodblock prints, scrolls and screens, and Japanese Buddhism
  • The creation and preservation of a Tibetan sand mandala
  • Access to hundreds of object images with basic information and extended commentary
  • Suggested readings, maps, teacher’s guides, and glossaries