Lesson Overview
Learn about the history of porcelain trade along the Silk Road and explore how other cultures appropriated Chinese materials and designs
LEARNING OBJECTIVESStudents will:
- Learn about the history of Chinese porcelain designed and made for export
- Explore two works of art that show how other cultures tried to copy Chinese blue-and-white porcelain
- Define appropriation and discuss why other cultures might appropriate elements of Chinese art
WORKSHEETS AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
- Pencils
- Paper
- Silk Road Map
- Touch objects (for physical toolkit): porcelain sample, earthenware sample
