Sample+Lesson

1. You are a tourist in China and are visiting a Chinese art museum. What do you see? Describe your thoughts, perceptions, and experiences during this visit. (Write for 3-5 minutes)

2. Dragon - Study these paintings and see if you can identify 9 animal parts that make up the body of a dragon.

3. Read these short articles and see if you identified all of the parts of the dragon: [] and []

4. Mini-lesson on figurative language and symbolism in Chinese painting. See handout.

5. Begin brainstorming your own personal dragon. What will he look like? How will he act? What is the story/myth behind his existence? What are the symbols you can include in your painting based on his personality and back story? Draft, draw, doodle.

6. Brainstorm poem. Use template to begin.

7. Plan your artwork. Begin to work on your canvas.