Insights into AsiaThe NGV as a resource for the Studies of Asia

EDUC9884:Arts of Asia( Sources and Contexts)Paula Lindley

Aims• To introduce the NGV as a resource for the Studies of Asia• To give insights into the NGV collection of Asian Art• To explore themes and cross-curricula links• To assist you to make informed choices about your next research assignment for

Arts of Asia: Sources and Contexts• To gain practical ideas for the teaching of Asia in your classroom• To extend your knowledge of available resources.

The NGV as a resource for Studies of Asia

Introduction to the highlights of the collection• Diversity of media including paintings,

calligraphy, prints, bronzes, sculptures, ceramics, lacquer, jade , glass, furniture and textiles.

• China, Japan, Korea, South Asian, Himalayan, South –East Asia, and Persia

Asia Education Foundation asiaeducation.edu.au Asia

Scope and Sequence curriculum document

Teacher resources

Units of workProfessional Learning about the Arts

Topical information

History and scope (1861-2011) • Themes and Curriculum links• Previous and forthcoming exhibitions• Practical workshops• Other possibilitiesNGV Resources• Tours and workshops• Exhibition catalogues and room brochures• Online Education Resources• Asian Resource Kit 2012• NGV Kids Resources• Other resources

Themes and cross curricula links

• Religion and society, intercultural faith, philosophy, life, death, beliefs, values, Buddhism… • Spring Flowers Autumn Grasses , Tea and Zen , The Cricket and the Dragon: Animals in Asian

Art , Mountains and Streams, Dressed to Rule, Dragon Emperor, Golden Screens, Paintings from Rajasthan, Pictures of the Floating World, Indian miniatures, Ikat weaving…

• Literati painting of the amateur -scholar, the four treasures of painting, inventions, silkworms,

the printing press,( moveable type), the silk route, trade, signs and symbols, power and politics, the four seasons, the three friends of Winter. culture and identity , the symbolism of flowers, footbinding, samarai, warriors, Ukiyo-e Japanese wood block printing, Actors and Actresses, Heroes and Ghosts, Jade, Bronze, Han, Yuan , Ming, Qing dynasties, Manga…

• Theatre, Drama and Performance, Wayung Kulit Puppets, Stories in Art, Literature links, LOTE

• Materials and techniques, Changing matter, Conservation and chemistry, Science in Art…

UrnNorth China, Gansu ProvinceNeolithic period, Yangshao culture, Banshan typeC 2400 BCEarthenware, painted decorationFelton Bequest, 1947

ChinaHill Censor, Boshanlu, 1938Western Han Dynasty, 206BC-24 ADBronzeGift of H. W. Kent

CHINESE Cicada amuletEastern Han dynastyAD 25-220Calcified JadeFelton Bequest, 1947

ChineseMirrorWestern Han Dynasty,1st century BCBequest of Leonard B. Cox, 1976

Chinese Guardian Spirit700 AD-750 ADEarthenware ( Sancai ware)Henan/Shaanixi ProvinceFelton Bequest 1926

Chinese Tea BowlSouthern Song dynasty 1127-1279Stoneware, Longquan wareGift of H.W. Kent,1938

Chinese BowlPorcelain, enamelJingdezhen, Jiangxi ProvinceFelton Bequest. 1939

GHANDARANBuddha in meditationKushana period, AD 78-200,Ghandara, IndiaSchistPresented through the Art Foundation of Victoria by SirJames Plimsoll AC CBE,Governor,1982

ChineseGuanyinJin Dynasty. 1115-1234,Shanxi province, North Chinawood, pigmentsFelton Bequest, 1939

Tibeto –ChineseAvalokitesvara17th-18th centuryGilt bronze,semi precious stone, pigment

Felton Bequest, 1966

INDIANTree Goddess, ( Salabhanjika)Hoysala period,c.1150-1200,Karnataka, IndiaChloritic schistFelton Bequest, 1963

Dong QichangChinese 1555-1636Mountain and Landscape( Detail) 1617Ink on paperPurchased, 1978

Emperor’s semi-formal court robe (Jifu) late 19th centurysilk, silk and metallic thread, giltGif of Mr A.J.L.McDonnell, 1949

HAGETSU TosatsuJapanese 1516-1585Birds and Flowers in a landscape1575, JapanInk and pigments on paperFelton Bequest, 1958

TOSA MitsunoriJapanese 1583-1638The Tale of GenjiEdo period, 17th century Japan,album:pigments and gold paint on paper on powder on gold leaf on card, 56 pages, gold thread, silk and wood cover, glued concertina bindingPurchased , 1967

TSUKIOKA Yoshitoshi Japanese 1839-1892A woman saving the nation, from the Taiheiki chronicle1886, Edo ( Tokyo), JapanColour and silver woodblock (triptych)Purchased, 1999

JapaneseBowl19th century, Raku wareFelton Bequest,1927

JapaneseJarMuromachi period15th-16th century, JapanStoneware( Shigaraki ware)Purchased through the Art Foundaton with the assistance of CRA Limited,Fellow,1984

KOREANDragon Jar( 18th century)PorcelainPurchased NGV Foundation NGV Supporters of Asian Art and Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2007

KOREANBowl ( 1300-1350)porcelainFelton Bequest, 1933

Vase( 13th century) porcelain, stonewarePurchased, 1969

PERSIANBowl9th century- 10th century ADEarthenwareFelton Bequest, 1966

Maharao Ram Singh II of KotaKisan DAS (active 1840s)opaque watercolour and gold paint on paperFelton Bequest, 1980

Wayung KulitJavanese PeoplePrabu Suyundana( Raden Natajana)Early 20th century Java IndonesiaOpaque watercolour and gold painton buffalo hide, buffalo horn, metal,cotton threadPurchased 1972

SUMBANESE peopleMan’s ceremonial cloth ( Hinggi)C1890, Sumba, IndonesiCotton, dyesBequest of Rose- Houwer MBE, 2007

For further information

NGV Schools Ninghttp://ngv-schools.ning.com/

NGV Collection online http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore

For further information • NGV Website• Learn • School Resources

– Pictures of the Floating World online resource– The Art of Zen online resource

• Learn Kids activities and trails– Tezuka The Marvel of Manga– Secrets from the Tombs– The Cricket and the Dragon

• Good luck- have a fortune cookie!• paula.lindley@ngv.vic.gov.au