Arts of East Asia LESSON Arts of Buddhism: Expressive Guardians
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Lesson Overview

Learn about facial expression through exploration of a Buddhist guardian figure

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

  • Explore how artists use facial expression to convey emotions
  • Learn about Buddhist Shitennō and discuss their protective role in Buddhist temples
  • Create a sculpture inspired by the protectors in their own lives

WORKSHEETS AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
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