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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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Impressionism In Real Life At the National Gallery Singapore
Seeing Impressionism in Person: Visiting Monet, Cézanne, Degas, and More at the National Gallery Singapore Standing in front of an Impressionist painting in a museum feels very different from seeing it in a book or on a screen. Brushstrokes become visible. Colors vibrate. Paint feels physical and intentional. During a recent visit to the National
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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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Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2025: A Creative Recharge for Art Teachers
Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2025: A Creative Recharge for Art Teachers I had the chance to visit the Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2025, and as always, it reminded me why stepping outside the classroom and into the world of contemporary art is so important for us as art educators. The fair was a vibrant, inspiring mix
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Celebrating Global Mindedness Through Play and Creativity: Irasshaimase (いらっしゃいませ):
Celebrating Global Mindedness Through Play and Creativity: Irasshaimase (いらっしゃいませ): Working in an international school means we are surrounded every day by a beautifully diverse community. Our students come from all around the world, and we have the privilege of learning about one another’s cultures, traditions, and stories. One of my favourite parts of teaching in
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Exploring the Magic of Korean Folk Art, Goofy Tigers, and Clever Magpies
Hojakdo: Bridging Korean Folk Art, Global Citizenship, and Pop Culture As an art teacher, I’m always looking for ways to connect creativity with culture. This term, we explored Hojakdo (호작도), a unique style of Korean folk painting that features tigers and magpies. These animals might seem like an unusual pair, but in Korean art, they
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How to Create Your Own Peranakan Tile with Paper
🎨 Exploring Surface Pattern Design: Creating Your Own Peranakan Tile with Paper Surface pattern design is the art of creating patterns that are printed or woven into fabric. From the clothes we wear to the cushions on our couches, surface patterns are everywhere — and they start with an idea, a sketch, and a little
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Global Cultures: Exploring Identities and Relationships through a Universal Folk Art Motif
🌸 Exploring Identities and Relationships through a Universal Folk Art Motif One of the beautiful truths about art is that it often reveals how much we share, even across cultures, time, and place. In our IB Global Context, “Identities and Relationships,” we are exploring personal histories and global connections through the universal symbol of the
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Why Manga and Anime Belong in Art Education: Inspiring Creativity Through Japanese Visual Culture
Why Manga and Anime Belong in Art Education: Inspiring Creativity Through Japanese Visual Culture Manga and anime aren’t just forms of entertainment—they’re rich, visual languages that can inspire and elevate student creativity in the art classroom. Rooted in centuries of Japanese visual tradition, these styles blend storytelling, dynamic composition, and emotional expression in ways that
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