Learn about many ways to combine art and science as we observe the world around us. We often think of scientists as methodical and precise, and artists as free-willed, impulsive creators. But did you know that some art has science packed right into it? And that artists throughout history have helped scientists conduct their work? Learn about the photography of Berenice Abbott who documented the changing New York skyline with photographs of architecture and urban design of the 1930s, and science interpretation in the 1940s to 1960s. Learn how to use the sun to air dry your salt dough creations and explore papier-mâché. 

This is a lecture to share with students to build an understanding around the Buddhist concept of three marks on reality.

During the teaching of Ancient Chinese Philosophies, this is a formative assessment to check for students understanding and application of the Chinese Schools of Thought.

During the teaching of Ancient Chinese Philosophies, this is a formative assessment to check for students understanding and application of the Chinese Schools of Thought.

This is a presentation around the fundamentals of Taoism that can be taught in World History. This resource can be shared with students to help build background knowledge.

Students will create a drawing from a written description and examine and discuss how European artists from the past created images of China that combined imagination with written descriptions and limited visual imagery.

Artists throughout time have come to their work with stories to tell, concepts to explore, and puzzles to work out. By looking at works of art with a curious and investigative eye, students may connect with these artistic ideas while exercising creative and critical thinking skills. This resource pairs objects from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts collection with simple engagement activities to help students thoughtfully consider and unpack the big ideas each artwork presents.