Students explore Chinese culture while creating unique pieces of calligraphy with watercolor paint. This two-part lesson plan includes an assessment rubric and a list of sources to use as a reference.

This online resource is for an art or social studies teacher looking for ways to explore the fundamentals of Chinese art with their students. The site provides information on techniques, composition, calligraphy, color, and much more. At...

A large collection of resource links here for a wide range of art periods and styles from ancient times to the modern day.

A solid introduction to Islamic art of the late medieval period (approximately A.D. 1250 to A.D. 1450) that relates historical events to the art production of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions that...

Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.

Fifty masterworks from the Metropolitan's collection of Islamic art are on display, grouped by object type to aid comparative analysis. Includes curators' notes, along with detailed views. Stunning examples of Islamic art and calligraphy...

Reference page written for kids teaches about the art of ancient China, including performance art as well puppet art, calligraphy, folk toys and painting.

A general introduction to Islamic art. Explains the term, the unifying style elements of Islamic art, the role of calligraphy, popular misconceptions about Islamic art, and similar topics. Includes internal links to definitions of...

A dictionary entry for Islam and Islamic art with numerous illustrations of representative works in all media, including architecture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and manuscripts. Includes useful cross-references to related terms and...

Explore the pages and elements of Arabic books throughout history by looking at examples and details of codices, illuminated texts, artistic scripts, calligraphy instruments, scientific illustrations, book bindings, and contemporary...

Explore the brush stroke's fundamental role in Chinese culture. This online exhibit presents a large collection of calligraphic texts, as early as the fourth century, as well as paintings, illustrations, and albums.

Explains the central role of calligraphy in Islamic art and architecture. Includes numerous illustrations of various writing styles and information about the development of calligraphy in the Islamic world.

An introduction to Chinese calligraphy by Dr. Ming L. Pei who provides an in-depth interpretation and multiple links to examples.

Young students will enjoy exploring the world of calligraphy with these colorful illustrations, and easy-to-follow explanations. Follow the story of "Calli and Graphy," as they teach the viewer about this ancient art form.

An introduction to the art and literature that were produced during the Islamic Golden Age. A brief look at Islamic calligraphy, mosaics, geometric designs, and the story behind the 1001 Tales of the Arabian Nights.

A tughra is a special calligraphic-style signature used by rulers of the Ottoman empire, often on official decrees. This provides information about the tughra of Suleyman the Magnificent(1494-1566), one of the most famous Ottoman sultans.

The culture of Japan is showcased. Click anywhere on the menu bar to access topics and illustrations ranging from architecture, temples, bonsai, tea ceremony, gardens, costumes, floral art, calligraphy, and many more.

A site for workshops and retreats for the calligraphy artist. There are also links to artist's studios and work for Wedding invitations, logos, lettering, packaging and book jacket design.

A good site that gives a brief history of Japanese Calligraphy. The site offers online shopping, notes on Japanese Poetry and a short link on "What is Zen?"

Go directly to a collection of illustrated feature-length articles about traditional and contemporary Chinese arts. Covers the principal visual and performing arts of China, for example, traditional crafts, calligraphy, architecture,...

Webpage describing the Tughra of Suleyman I the Magnificent from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about the art...

The online counterpart of Taiwan's National Palace Museum provides access to the museum's treasures of Chinese art.

A demonstration of the art of a twenty-first-century calligrapher working in the medieval tradition of manuscript illumination, the Saint John's Bible is an artist-made version of the of sacred scriptures of Judaism and Christianity....

An exploration of Chinese Aesthetics. Includes images and descriptions of artifacts, the history of Chinese art, and lesson plans.