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Global Arts Traditions · Term 4

Japanese Calligraphy and Sumi-e

Exploring the aesthetic principles and meditative practice of Japanese calligraphy and ink wash painting.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how brushstrokes in Sumi-e painting convey movement and emotion.
  2. Analyze the connection between mindfulness and the practice of Japanese calligraphy.
  3. Design a simple Sumi-e painting that captures the essence of a natural element.

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

VA:Cn11.1.5aVA:Cr1.1.5a
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Global Arts Traditions
Period: Term 4

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