Ourselves or Them?

Does anybody, besides myself, realize that we have programs to feed other people around the world, yet we can not feed ourselves? Also, if we are one of the riches country in the world, why are homeless people sleep outside the White House? Why have not any of the presidents of the United States help these people? I guess it is right to help the homeless that live in poor countries, it is America's duties to help it's fellow man. I want your opinion on this subject, what is your position?

History of Japanese Art

Alright gang, let's get away from the Japanese language for a little while and consider the long history of Japanese art. This assignment is due Wednesday....or maybe Friday. Either way, you will briefly present your analysis in class.

1. Explore the Asia for Educators web site, using the “Online Museum Resources on Asian Art” link.
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/.

2. Choose one image from Japan to use for this assignment. The images may be paintings, sculptures,
ceramics, clothing, but must be considered a form of art.

3. Read accompanying information about the historical period represented in the image, or any other
appropriate source, and learn about the relevant time period.

4. Then write a 1 to 2 paragraph description of the historical context for each image. This should be done in
Times New Roman, 12pt font. Please put the appropriate heading in the upper-right hand corner of your
paper.

5. On the same sheet of paper, I want you to answer the following questions based on the process of thinking critically about art. Each answer should be no shorter than a paragraph in length.

• What do you see?
• What does is mean?
• What is going on?
• Why did the artist do this work?