Lesson Plan: Japanese Watermarks
Objectives:
Students will study the Japanese method of tesuri-kako-ho, Japanese watermarks, and the history of
watermarks in Japan. They will discuss the themes of the watermarks and their aesthetic qualities.
The students will write creative work inspired by two of the watermarks.
Resources:
Materials:
- paper
- pencil or pen
- computers (optional)
Vocabulary:
Tesuri-kako-ho - |
A hand-rubbing method used for creating watermarks in which the wet paper is laid
on the mold and rubbed until the image transfers to the paper. |
Suki-ire bijutsu-shi - |
artistic watermarked papers |
Suki-keta-ho - |
the Western wire screen method of making watermarks |
Mon shoin - |
paper made for sliding doors |
Hansatsu - |
bank notes |
QCC Objectives for 7th grade visual arts:
A1- |
Identifies elements of design (line, color, shape, texture, value, space, form) in artworks and in the environment. |
C15- |
Recognizes that art has communicated ideas and feelings as well as depicted objects throughout historical periods. |
C19- |
Identifies artworks of Japan and their stylistic characteristics. |
D23- |
Justifies reasons for preference for styles of art and products of art. |
1. Learn:
Walk students through or allow them to explore the student web
pages on Japanese watermarks. If students explore the pages independently,
discuss what they saw while they were searching. You may want to
use some of the discussion questions on the pages.
2. Do:
Have students look at Fujiyama and Ch'ao Fu Leading His
Ox again. The class should brainstorm story ideas about these
two works. After the discussion, students will write short stories
inspired by one or both of the works. Students may write by hand
or on the computer. The two watermarks should be considered illustrations
for the stories.
3. Evaluate:
Have students read their stories aloud to the class. If they don't
want to read their own stories, have students leave their name off
a copy of their story. Pass stories around the room several times
to make sure no one knows who has which story.
4. Extensions:
Students can create illustrations for their story or even create a small book.
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