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.
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.
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.
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.
Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Japan: Images of a People

For Students 3rd - 8th
Young scholars 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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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.