Arts of East Asia LESSON Ceramic Traditions: Embracing Imperfections
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Lesson Overview

Discuss the importance of imperfections in Japanese Oribe ware ceramics

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

  • Learn about the Oribe style of Japanese pottery
  • Examine examples of Japanese pottery from historical and contemporary eras
  • Explore how art-making can include surprises and irregularities that lead to their own forms of perfection
  • Create a work of art from a mistake/imperfection

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