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The Horse [马]: Meaning And Symbolism Found In Chinese Art
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The Horse [马] in Chinese Art: Power, Speed, and a Whole Lot of Energy 🐎🧧 Welcome the Lunar New Year! Every year in the Chinese calendar is connected to one of 12 animal signs — this is called the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the start of
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Setsubun [節分] Seasonal Japanese Tradition Mask-Making & Coloring
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Setsubun: Welcoming Good Luck with Art 🎨👹 Last week at school, we celebrated the Japanese holiday Setsubun as part of a special cultural celebration. The day included Japanese student performances, haiku writing, calligraphy, and a traditional tea ceremony. Setsubun is a festival celebrated in early February in Japan that marks the transition from winter to
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East Meets Gold: Collaging Cultural Influence in the Style of Gustav Klimt
East Meets Gold: Collaging Cultural Influence in the Style of Gustav Klimt Having just returned from Vienna where I spent the winter break, I thought a lesson on Gustav Klimt and cross-cultural influences on his art would be a fantastic lesson. In Vienna, I spent time surrounded by the art and architecture of the Jugendstil movement –
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