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1. Brisas Museum of Art History

   Check out a third grade classroom's art history project. Learn about the influences and styles of Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, and ancient culture's art.

   http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/arthistory/arthistory.htm

   
   

2. Chronology of Japan's Fine Arts

   Gives a basic timeline of historical movements in areas such as architecture, painting, and sculpture in this country from approximately 7500 B.C. to the present.

   http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart-fine.html

   
   

3. Floating World of Ukiyo-E

   Enter the world of shadows, dreams, and substance as you explore Japanese art of the 17th to 19th centuries.

   http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/ukiyo-e/

   
   

4. Japanese Art

   Enter the world of Japanese creativity, and learn how to make a traditional garden or an origami crane. Includes sections on martial arts, kimono, calligraphy, the arts, music, design, and more. From ThinkQuest.

   http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0214080/

   
   

5. Rain Chains - Japanese Rain Gutters

   Learn about these decorative accessories to Japanese homes, their function, and their artistry.

   http://www.rainchain.com/

   
   

6. Tetsubins: Iron Treasures of Japan

   Learn about the art of these Japanese tea kettles and see pictures of some examples.

   http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/tetsubin/

   
   

7. What is Tanka?

   Learn about this ancient form of Japanese poetry.

   http://www.americantanka.com/about.html

   
   

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