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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Japanese Art and Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ibiblio.org site is a thorough description of Japanese art and architecture. There are no pictures, but the writing makes up for this in its extensive history and descriptions.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: The Floating World of Ukiyo E

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Website
Other

Michael R. Bernstein Fine Japanese Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a gem of a site. Choices are clearly marked for pictures and information about ivory, wood, and modern netsuke.
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: History of Japanese Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A very general survey of the history of Japanese art. Click on any of the time periods to learn more specific information about each one. Includes several examples; click on the title of each work to enlarge the image and to learn more.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Japan: Images of a People

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students learn to view Japanese paintings, they make a screen, and they learn about the culture of Japan. There are three lesson plans and all allow all needed materials to be downloaded.
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Website
Other

Euronet: Japanese Art and Western Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
This Euronet offers general information about Japanese art and accompanying photos can be found here. Maneuvering around this site is an easy task.